3.16 HOLIDAYS

Effective: August 15, 2024

Purpose: To identify the Holidays observed by the University.

Scope: This policy applies campus wide.

Responsible Office: Human Resources

Policy Statement: The following have been designated as legal holidays:

New Year's Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Day Veterans Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving

Independence Day Christmas

Discretionary Day (determined annually by the governor)

Temporary employees are not eligible for holiday pay.

Some University offices may be closed between the Christmas holiday and the New Year's holiday at the discretion of the University President. During this time, some offices or other organizational units may need to be open, depending on their workload.

Discretionary Day

Employees who work at least six (6) months in a calendar year are entitled to one (1) discretionary day as authorized annually by the Governor. Full-time employees receive a single eight (8) hour day which must be used at one time in its entirety. Part-time employees receive a pro-rated discretionary day which must be used at one time in its entirety. Employees must schedule use of their discretionary day through the approved procedures in their areas. The discretionary day must be used or it is forfeited for the year. Carry-over is not permitted.

Definitions: All words and phrases shall be interpreted utilizing their plain meanings unless otherwise defined in another University or Board of Regents policy or by statute or regulation.

Procedures: All procedures linked and related to the policies above shall have the full force and effect of policy if said procedures have first been properly approved by the University’s administrator in charge of Human Resources.

[Human Resources procedures - coming soon]

Related Policy Information: 3.18 – Vacation Leave