Holidays
The following days are some of the prominent or legal holidays of New York State. On most of these holidays, classes are off. Refer to the Binghamton University Calendar to make sure that the classes are off so that you don't miss your classes. Some holidays don't fall on the same date as the current year, except for Independence day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day but they always fall within the same month.
Holidays in January:
New Year's Day
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Holidays in February:
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
INTERESTING FACT
Only three of this holidays are shared with other countries: Easter, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If you celebrate any of these you might feel more connected. The majority of holidays listed here are celebrated across the nation. However, there are other religious holidays our school recognizes: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, both held in September.
Holiday in April:
Easter
Holiday in May:
Memorial Day
Holiday in July:
Independence Day
Holiday in September:
Labor Day
Holiday in October:
Columbus Day
Holidays in November:
Election Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Holiday in December:
Christmas Day
BU International Students celebrate Christmas with local family
