The following is a list of official State of New Jersey holidays for 2018 and status of the University on the dates observed.
| Holiday | Date Observed | Kean University Status |
| Christmas Day (2017) | Monday, December 25 | Closed |
| New Year’s Day | Monday, January 1 | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 15 | Closed |
| President’s Day | Monday, February 19 | Closed |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 30 | Closed |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 28 | Closed |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, July 4 | Closed |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 3 | Closed |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 8 | Open-Classes held |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 6 | Closed |
| Veteran's Day | Monday, November 12 | Open-Classes held |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 22 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Tuesday, December 25 | Closed |
If you have any questions, please call the Office of Human Resources at 908-737-3300.
