Faculty, Staff and Student Employees, With authorization from Chancellor Glenn Hegar, Interim President Tommy Williams has authorized the early release of employees at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Branch campuses and teaching sites may have alternate holiday schedules (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-1784_0_0x310edx04hOhq69UIU) and should consult with their respective leadership or supervisor for related information. Employees performing essential facility, health, safety and/or security-related functions will be required to report as normally expected. Employees supporting or participating in clinical operations or those unsure of reporting status should confirm with their supervisor prior to the early release date. Employees required to work during this early release time will be given state compensatory time off to take within the next 12 months, and/or may have their current work schedule adjusted appropriately by their department. Sick/vacation leave time previously authorized will be reinstated. Bus service will also end early on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Last leave times from campus for each bus route will be approximately 1 p.m. There will be no bus service Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 30. Buses will resume on Monday, Dec. 1. Bus routes and schedules are available on the Transportation Services bus routes page (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-1784_0_0x32136x04hOhq69UIU) and in the Texas A&M mobile app (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-1784_0_0x310efx04hOhq69UIU). Libraries will close at noon (Bryan-College Station and Galveston). Regional libraries will follow their campus operation directions. Please note that hours of operation for recreation centers at our campuses vary. Hours are posted online for the Student Recreation Center (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-1784_0_0x310f0x04hOhq69UIU), Southside Recreation Center (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-1784_0_0x310f1x04hOhq69UIU) and Polo Road Recreation Center (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-1784_0_0x310f2x04hOhq69UIU) at the main campus, and for the Campus Recreation Center (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-1784_0_0x310f3x04hOhq69UIU) and Sea Aggie Fitness Center (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-1784_0_0x310f4x04hOhq69UIU) at the Galveston campus. Thank you for all that you do to make Texas A&M a great place to work, and please enjoy your time off.Nov. 21, 2025 memo (https://maestro.marcomm.tamu.edu/list/251121AE_0/43k6njsdc1uw.vib?a4=mcdonaca%40tamu.edu&dr=0&a3=3809&a2=mcdonaca%40TAMU.EDU&a0=4hOhq69UIU&a1=%26AMP%3B%3B:::VIBPE:::) from:Henry JudahVice President for Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness,Texas A&M University

University holidays are established by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. The Qatar campus, School of Dentistry and School of Law, along with other campuses, agencies and universities within the Texas A&M System, have different holiday schedules listed on the Texas A&M System Holidays webpage (https://www.tamus.edu/hr/holiday/). For student-specific holidays and academic breaks, please refer to the Texas A&M Academic Calendar (https://registrar.tamu.edu/academic-calendar).

University holidays are established by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. The Qatar campus, School of Dentistry and School of Law, along with other campuses, agencies and universities within the Texas A&M System, have different holiday schedules listed on the Texas A&M System Holidays webpage (https://www.tamus.edu/hr/holiday/). For student-specific holidays and academic breaks, please refer to the Texas A&M Academic Calendar (https://registrar.tamu.edu/academic-calendar).