As we approach the holiday season and look ahead to 2026, President Parlow is pleased to share that Chapman University will offer early releases on the business day prior to several upcoming holidays. These early releases give our employees a chance to spend extra time with family, friends, and loved ones. Please coordinate with your supervisor, as all early releases require supervisor approval.
Here are the upcoming early release dates:
| Holiday | Dates Observed by Chapman | Early Release |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving (extended) | Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 | Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 – 3 p.m. |
| Holiday Break | Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 – Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 | Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 – 12 p.m. |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 | Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 – 3 p.m. |
| Cesar Chavez Day | Friday, March 27, 2026 | Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 3 p.m. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Friday, May 22, 2026 – 3 p.m. (Note: This Friday is Chapman’s University Commencement ceremony) |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19, 2026 | Thursday, June 18, 2026 – 3 p.m. |
| Independence Day (extended) | Friday, July 3 and Monday, July 6, 2026 | Thursday, July 2, 2026 – 3 p.m. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 | Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 – 3 p.m. |
As always, even during holidays and early releases, Chapman’s Public Safety dispatch remains available 24/7 at (714) 997-6763.
Thank you for all that you do to make Chapman such a vibrant and supportive community. I hope these early releases provide a small opportunity to recharge and enjoy the moments that matter most.
