UA Campus Operations During Thanksgiving Break 2025

University of Alabama classes are dismissed Nov. 24-28, but offices remain open Nov. 24-26. Various offices and services on campus will have adjusted hours and operations. Check individual websites for updated information.

What’s Open Regular Hours Throughout the Week

Housing and Residential Communities

Residence halls remain open for Thanksgiving break (even on days when UA is closed). Outside of normal business hours, the 24-hour area desks can get on-campus residents connected to an RA on call as needed. Residents should start with their 24-hour area desk if they are locked out, have a facilities emergency, or need help with other housing-related situations.

What’s Open Regular Hours Nov. 24-26

The following will be open regular hours Nov. 24-26, and closed Nov. 27-28:

  • Automotive Services
  • Camellia Center
  • Campus Mail Service Center (Retail sales end at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26. All outgoing mail and packages must be received by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26)
  • Counseling Center
  • Crimson Concierge
  • Fleet Services (Fleet reservations can still be made at fleet.ua.edu and picked up via the automated keybox.)
  • IT Service Desk (Hotline will remain open 24/7 throughout the break.)
  • Passport Acceptance Facility (Retail sales end at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26.)
  • Student Health Center and Pharmacy
  • Supe Store (all locations closed Nov. 27-30)
  • University Medical Center

What’s Open with Limited or Changed Hours

Art Galleries

All four UA galleries — Sella-Granata Art Gallery, Paul R. Jones Museum, Sarah Moody Art Gallery and the UA Gallery — will be closed all week.

Bama Dining

  • See Bama Dining hours and locations for up-to-date operating hours.
  • Thanksgiving Meal on Campus: Lakeside Dining will serve a free, classic Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 27, open to all students (no meal plan necessary).

Crimson Ride

  • Game day shuttles will operate for the Eastern Illinois game on Nov. 22 (Kickoff: 1 p.m.)
  • No weekend or shopping shuttles Nov. 22-23 or Nov. 29-30.
  • Reduced service runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 24-26. Campus coverage will be three buses running the circulator route, two running the circulator 2 route, and four on-call buses on the apartment routes. Buses will run the University services route and Student Center route from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • No campus bus service Nov. 27-30.
  • Full campus service resumes 7 a.m., Dec. 1.

Parking

Residential students wishing to leave their vehicles on campus may park in any parking deck corresponding to their parking zone with their permit.

Commuter students or students without a parking permit who wish to leave their vehicles on campus during Thanksgiving break can park their vehicles inside the Transportation Hub Deck. Email uapark@bama.ua.edu for additional information.

Student Center

  • Nov. 23: closed
  • Nov. 24-26: open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Nov. 27-30: closed

UA Libraries

University Libraries will have reduced hours starting Nov. 23.

The schedule is as follows:

  • Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Nov. 24-Nov. 26, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Nov. 27-Nov. 29, closed
  • Nov. 30, opening at 11 a.m.

Gorgas and Rodgers libraries will be open 24/7 starting Nov. 30 and running through 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. UA Libraries hours can always be found on the website.

UA Museums

University Club

  • Nov. 24-26: closed
  • Nov. 27: open 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  • Nov. 28: closed
  • Nov. 29: regular hours

University Recreation

Aquatic Center

  • Nov. 22-23: closed
  • Nov. 24-26: 6 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m.
  • Nov. 27-30: closed

Membership Office

  • Nov. 24-25: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Nov. 26: 8 a.m.-noon

Outdoor Recreation Rental Center

  • Nov. 24: noon-5 p.m.
  • Nov. 25: 2-5 p.m.
  • Nov. 26: 2-5 p.m.

Sports Programs Office

  • Nov. 24-28: closed

SRC Building

  • Nov. 22: closed
  • Nov. 23: noon-6 p.m.
  • Nov. 24-26: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Nov. 27-29: closed

SRC Indoor Pool

  • Nov. 22: closed
  • Nov. 23: noon-5:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 24-29: closed
  • Nov. 30: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Witt Student Activity Center

  • Nov. 21: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Nov. 22-30: closed