| To: | Temple University Community | | From: | David Marino, Interim Chief Operating Officer | | Subject: | Temple University U.S. Operations: Winter Break | | Date: | December 22, 2025 |
The University will close at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Students and employees from graduate and professional schools should refer to their school’s academic calendar for more specific scheduling information. Essential personnel should check with their supervisor to coordinate schedules throughout the break. Additional information and services operating on an alternative schedule are summarized here. Have a safe and enjoyable winter break. Category | Key Details & Dates |
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University
(Main Campus)
| Closed: Tuesday, Dec. 23 (at 12 p.m.) – Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
Reopens: Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 | Residence Halls & Meal Plans | Closed: Wednesday, Dec. 17 Reopens: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 (10:00 a.m.) Visit MyHousing (TUportal) for extensions and for more information visit their website. | TECH Center | Closed: Tuesday, Dec. 23 (12 p.m.) Reopens: Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 (8:30 a.m.) | University Libraries | Closed: Friday, Dec. 19 (5 p.m.) Reopens: Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
Visit website for special hours during the week of Dec. 22. | Student Center | Closed: Friday, Dec. 19 (6 p.m.) Reopens: Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 (8 a.m.)
Visit Philadelphia Federal Credit Union for hours of operations. | Flight Service | Operating: Throughout break (wait times up to 30 mins) No Service: Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Dec. 31 | Campus Shuttle | Ended: Tuesday, Dec. 16 (Main, HSC, Ambler) Resumes: Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 |
Walking Escort
| Available via 215-777-9255 or 8-WALK (8-9255) | HSC Facilities | MERB: Open 24/7 (OWLcard access) Kresge and MRB: Available through MERB Pharmacy: Closed with OWLcard access and report to Temple Police Dentistry: Closed Dec. 23 – Jan. 5, visit website for clinical operations Student Faculty Center: Closed Dec. 22 (7 p.m.) – Jan. 5 (6:30 a.m.)
Temple Faculty Physicians: Remain open during break | | Ambler, Center City, Harrisburg, and Podiatric Medicine | Closed: Tuesday, Dec. 23 (at 12 p.m.) – Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 Reopens: Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 Infant Lab and MedEast Prosthetic Clinic: remains open for regular patient schedule Red Barn Gym: Closed Dec. 19 and reopens Jan. 12, (10:00 a.m.) Ambler Arboretum: Open daily (dawn to dusk) | Mail & Shipping | No pickup/delivery during break; avoid ordering items requiring refrigeration or using UPS drop boxes. |
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