Northern Kentucky University observes the following holidays by the closing of all departments and offices except where continuous service is essential, in accordance with Northern Kentucky University Policy:
- Martin Luther King Day — Monday, January 16, 2023
- Memorial Day — Monday, May 29, 2023
- Juneteenth (observed) - Monday, June 19, 2023
- Independence Day — Tuesday, July 4, 2023
- Labor Day — Monday, September 4, 2023
- Thanksgiving —Wednesday, November 22, 2023 through Friday, November 24, 2023
- Holiday Break** — Wednesday, December 20, 2023 through Monday, January 1, 2024
** Some offices will remain open, with limited staff, during the holiday break.