Holiday Leave

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• The Friday of Spring Break
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve Day
• Christmas Day
• Veteran’s Day (observed during winter break)
• Your birthday (observed during winter break).

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday. If December 25 falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday. If December 24 falls on a Sunday, the preceding Friday is observed as the holiday.

Separate from the above holiday schedule, the campus is closed between Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Day, for winter break. Each day during winter break that is not a designed holiday will be considered as one day of annual leave.

If you are scheduled to work on a holiday, speak with your supervisor; you may take time-off on another date that is convenient for you and your department.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday—say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

For more information, review the board policies:

• Classified Employees (including Patient Care Personnel)
• Academic and Non-Classified Employees

If you are scheduled to work on a holiday, speak with your supervisor; you may take time-off on another date that is convenient for you and your department.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday—say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

For more information, review the Holiday Policy.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (observed during Winter Break)
• President’s Day (observed during Winter Break)
• Veteran’s Day (observed during Winter Break)
• Your birthday (observed during Winter Break).

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the paid day-off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the paid day-off.

Separate from the above holiday schedule, the campus is closed between Christmas Eve and January 3, for Winter Break. For each day during Winter Break that is not a designed holiday, you will be charged one day of annual leave.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday — say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• President’s Day (observed during Spring Break)
• Veteran’s Day (observed during Winter Break)
• Your birthday (observed during Winter Break).

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the paid day-off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the paid day-off.

Separate from the above holiday schedule, the campus is closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, for Winter Break. For each day during Winter Break that is not a designed holiday, you will be charged one day of annual leave.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday — say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 11 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• The Friday of Spring Break (in lieu of President's Day/Daisy Gatson Bates’s Day)
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Veteran’s Day (observed during Winter Break).

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the paid day-off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the paid day-off.

Separate from the above holiday schedule, the campus is closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, for Winter Break. For each day during Winter Break that is not a designed holiday, you will be charged one day of annual leave.

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• The Wednesday before Thanksgiving
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• The Monday before Christmas Eve
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• President’s Day (observed during Winter Break)
• Your birthday (observed during Winter Break).

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the paid day-off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the paid day-off.

Separate from the above holiday schedule, the campus is closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, for Winter Break. For each day during Winter Break that is not a designed holiday, you will be charged one day of annual leave.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday — say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran’s Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Your birthday.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the paid day-off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the paid day-off.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday — say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President’s Day (observed the Friday of Spring Break)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Veteran’s Day (observed during Winter Break)
• Your birthday (observed during Winter Break).

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the paid day-off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the paid day-off.

Separate from the above holiday schedule, the campus is closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, for Winter Break. For each day during Winter Break that is not a designed holiday, you will be charged one day of annual leave.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday — say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• The Friday of Spring Break
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• The Wednesday following Christmas
• The Thursday following Christmas.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the paid day-off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the paid day-off.

Separate from the above holiday schedule, the campus is closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, for Winter Break. For each day during Winter Break that is not a designed holiday, you will be charged one day of annual leave.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday — say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran’s Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Your birthday.

Note: You must have approval from your supervisor to take paid time-off on your birthday.

If you are schedule to work on one of the above holidays, or if the holiday falls on a non-workday, you will earn holiday time to use another day.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday — say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• The Thursday of Spring Break
• The Friday of Spring Break
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• The Friday before Fall Break
• Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of  Thanksgiving week
• Veteran’s Day (observed during Winter Break)
• Christmas Eve Day
• Christmas Day
• President's Day (observed during Winter Break)
• Your birthday (observed during Winter Break).

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday. If December 25 falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday. If December 24 falls on a Sunday, the preceding Friday is observed as the holiday.

Separate from the above holiday schedule, the campus is closed between December 23 and January 2, for Winter Break. Each day during Winter Break that is not a designed holiday will be considered as one day of annual leave.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 11 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President’s Day (observed during Spring Break)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran’s Day (observed the Wednesday before Thanksgiving)
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the paid day-off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the paid day-off.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday — say, for Memorial Day. Other eligibility requirements must be met to receive holiday pay for part-time employees. Speak with Human Resources for more information.

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day (observed the Friday of Spring Break)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Your birthday (observed during Winter Break)
• Veteran’s Day (observed during Winter Break)
• Christmas Eve Day
• Christmas Day.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday. If December 25 falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday. If December 24 falls on a Sunday, the preceding Friday is observed as the holiday.

Separate from the above holiday schedule, the campus is closed between Christmas Day and January 1, for Winter Break. Each day during Winter Break that is not a designed holiday will be considered as one day of annual leave. 

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President’s Day (observed the Friday of Spring Break)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Veteran’s Day (observed during Winter Break)
• Your birthday (observed during Winter Break).

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the paid day-off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the paid day-off.

Separate from the above holiday schedule, the campus is closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, for Winter Break. For each day during Winter Break that is not a designed holiday, you will be charged one day of annual leave.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday — say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President’s Day (observed the Friday of Spring Break)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Veteran’s Day (observed during Winter Break)
• Your birthday (observed during Winter Break).

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the paid day-off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the paid day-off.

Separate from the above holiday schedule, the campus is closed between Christmas Eve and January 2, for Winter Break. For each day during Winter Break that is not a designed holiday, you will be charged one day of annual leave.

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday — say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.

Summer Operating Hours

During summer months (generally starting at the end of May through mid-August), the campus will be open four days a week. 

You can work one of two flextime work schedules:

• 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with 30 minutes for lunch
• 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with 30 minutes for lunch. 

One day of annual leave during summer operating hours will be treated as 10 hours of leave.

The times you spend with loved ones eating a good meal, reflecting on the year or in celebration, are an important part of life. As a full-time university employee, you receive 12 paid holidays, including the following:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• First day of Spring Break, in lieu of Presidents' Day/Daisy Gatson Bates Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving (if the Governor declares it a holiday)
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Your birthday

If you are a part-time employee, you earn a portion of holiday time-off based on the hours you work. For example, if you work 4 hours a day, you’ll receive 4 hours of paid time-off for a holiday — say, for Memorial Day. 

If you’d like to take time-off for a religious holiday that is not part of the university’s holiday schedule, speak with your supervisor.