Accruals start on date of hire or first date of eligibility, and are pro-rated based on assigned FTE. Please refer to the Campus Handbook for more information.

Note: Please refer to the campus handbook for information on Leaves of Absence or contact Human Resources (x4830), for assistance.

Use of Time Off Benefits When Notice of Termination is Provided

The last day worked will be the effective employment termination date. Employees who have submitted their notice of resignation or retirement may not use their time off benefits (i.e. annual leave, sick, winter break or unused College Holiday) to extend their termination end date.

College Holidays & Winter Break Schedule

College Holidays begin accruing on the first day of employment, prorated based on the holidays remaining in the fiscal year and the employee’s FTE. Accruals thereafter will occur on July 1st of each fiscal year.

During the 2026–2027 fiscal year, the College will observe designated holidays and winter break on the following dates:

Holiday

Actual Date

Date Observed

Juneteenth

Friday, June 19, 2026

Friday, June 19, 2026

Independence Day

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Friday, July 3, 2026

Labor Day

Monday, September 7, 2026

Monday, September 7, 2026

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Native American Heritage Day

Friday, November 27, 2026

Friday, November 27, 2026

Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 24, 2026

Thursday, December 24, 2026

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25, 2026

Friday, December 25, 2026

Winter Break Day

Monday, December 28, 2026

Monday, December 28, 2026

Winter Break Day

Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Winter Break Day

Wednesday, December 30, 2026

Wednesday, December 30, 2026

Winter Break Day

Thursday, December 31, 2026

Thursday, December 31, 2026

New Year's Day

Friday, January 1, 2027

Friday, January 1, 2027

Juneteenth

Saturday, June 19, 2027

Friday, June 18, 2027

Additional information on college holidays and winter break is available in the Campus Handbook.