Employees receive 13 paid holidays and one personal holiday per year. Below is the CSUSB's holiday schedule for 2012:
| Holiday | Date | Date Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Monday, December 26 |
| New Year's Day 2012 | January 1, 2012 | Monday, January 2, 2012 |
| Martin Luther Jr. Day | January 18, 2012 | Monday, January 18 |
| Lincoln's Birthday | February 13, 2012 | Wednesday, December 26 |
| Washington's Birthday | February 22, 2012 | Thursday, December 27 |
| Cesar E. Chávez | March 31, 2012 | Friday, March 30 |
| Memorial Day | May 30, 2012 | Monday, May 28 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2012 | Wednesday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | September 5, 2012 | Monday, September 3 |
| Columbus Day | October 8, 2012 | Monday, December 31 |
| Veteran's Day | November 11, 2012 | Monday, November 12 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 22, 2012 | Thursday, November 22 |
| Campus Closed * | November 23 | Friday, November 23 |
The observance of Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Admission Day, and Columbus Day is deferred until the end of the year so that the University can be closed the last week of December.
All employees are entitled to these paid holidays on the day they are observed at CSUSB unless they are in non-pay status on the holiday or required to work to perform necessary services. The holidays listed above are in addition to the Personal Holiday every employee receives on Jan. 1 (must be used prior to December 31).
* Campus closed - Employees must use CTO, Personal Holiday or Vacation Time.