Fall 2026 Opening Week Schedule View Regular Hours of Operation
The first day to use your Fall 2026 meal plan is Monday, August 24, 2026.
2026-27 Special Event Schedule (Dining Halls and The Atrium)
Fall 2026
| Event | Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homecoming | Friday, October 2 | ||
| Halloweekend | Thursday, October 29 | 4pm | 9pm |
| Friendsgiving | Thursday, November 19 | 4pm | 9pm |
| Holiday Buffet | Thursday, December 3 | 4pm | 9pm |
| MidKnight Breakfast (Fall) | Thursday, December 10 | 11pm | 1am |
Spring 2027
| Event | Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOLA Knight | Tuesday, February 9 | 4pm | 9pm |
| Sweets and Treats | Friday, February 12 | 4pm | 9pm |
| Super Bowl | Sunday, February 14 | 2pm | 6pm |
| Baseball Opening Day | Monday, March 25 | 11am | 4pm |
| National Grilled Cheese Day | Monday, April 12 | ||
| Boardwalk Bonanza | Tuesday, April 27 | 4pm | 9pm |
| Midknight Breakfast | Monday, May 3 | 11pm | 1am |
National Meal Days 2026-2027
| Event | Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Guacamole Day | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Pierogi Day | Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Greek Yogurt Day | Monday, November 9, 2026 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Cocoa Day | Monday, December 14, 2026 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Gnocchi Day | Monday, January 29, 2027 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Popcorn Day | Thursday, March 11, 2027 | 11am | 9pm |
| National Cheesesteak Day | Wednesday, March 24, 2027 | 11am | 9pm |
2026 Fall Opening Week Schedule
The first day to use your Fall 2026 meal plan is Monday, August 24, 2026.
Dining Halls (Busch Dining Hall, Livingston Dining Commons, Neilson Dining Hall) and The Atrium
| Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 24 - Wednesday, August 26 | 9:30am | 8pm |
Thursday, August 27 (The Atrium, Livingston Dining Commons, and Neilson Dining Hall) | 9:30am | 2:00pm |
Thursday, August 27 (Busch Dining Hall) | 9:30am | 8:00pm |
Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30 | 9:30am | 8pm |
| Monday, August 31 | 9:30am | 8:00pm |
| Tuesday, September 1- Sunday, September 6 | normal operating hours | normal operating hours |
| Labor Day - Monday, September 7 | 9:30am | 8:00pm |
| Starting Tuesday, September 8 | normal operating hours | normal operating hours |
Retail Operations
All retail locations are closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.
| Location | Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe West, DC Bagels, Douglass Cafe, Harvest at IFNH, Harvest Juice Bar, Henry's Diner, Kilmer's Market, Knight Wagon, Red Pine Pizza, Starbucks Truck, and Three Chili's Truck | Closed Through Monday, August 31 Normal Operating Hours from Tuesday, September 1 - Sunday, September 6 Closed Labor Day - Monday, September 7 Normal Operating Hours Starting Tuesday, September 8 | ||
| Starbucks (Livingston Campus) | Normal operating hours | Normal | Hours |
| The Rutgers Club | Open for private events through August 31 Normal operating hours starting Tuesday, September 1 | ||
| Woody's Cafe | Weekdays through Friday, August 28 (meal swipes not accepted) Weekdays starting Tuesday, September 1 (meal swipes accepted) | 8am
Normal | 2pm
Hours |
All schedules are subject to change. View Regular Hours of Operation
