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Operational Status for Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth): Closed
Howard University will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The campus will resume regular hours of operation, Monday, June 22.
Operational Status for Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth): Closed
Howard University will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The campus will resume regular hours of operation, Monday, June 22.
Operational Status for Friday, May 22: Early Closure and Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day) : Closed
In observance of Memorial Day, the University will close at 1 p.m. Friday, May 22, and remain closed until Monday, May 25, 2026. Regular campus operations will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Seasonal Changeover
Physical Facilities Management (PFM) is initiating the transition to the cooling season as part of our annual preparations. We are now at the stage of our seasonal HVAC changeover throughout many campus buildings to provide air conditioning.
Operational Status for April 3 (Mental Health Day) : Closed
In observance of Mental Health Day, the University’s operational status for Friday, April 3, 2026, is CLOSED. Regular campus operations will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026. All University offices and services will be closed in support of this day.
2026 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Parking & Traffic Advisory
The annual St. Jude’s Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon will take place Saturday, March 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please expect road closures and parking restrictions around campus during this time.
Severe Weather Warning & Campus Operations Update for Monday, March 16
The University will change its operating status to virtual operations/remote instruction at 12:00 p.m. beginning at Noon on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Spring Break 2026 Operational Status
The University will be closed for Spring Break from Saturday, March 7, through Sunday, March 15, 2026. The campus will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, March, 16.
Operational Status for Monday, Feb. 23: DELAYED START
Due to inclement weather, including accumulated snow and hazardous road conditions, Howard University has updated its operational status for tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, to DELAYED START.
Operational Status for Presidents' Day - Monday, February 16, 2026: Closed
In observance of the Presidents’ Day federal holiday, the University’s operational status for Monday, February 16, 2026, is CLOSED. Regular campus operations will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.