Paid holidays are designated by the Governor.
| Holiday | Calendar Year 2011 | Calendar Year 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | December 31, 2010 | January 2, 2012 |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 17, 2011 | January 16, 2012 |
| Memorial Day | May 30, 2011 | May 28, 2012 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2011 | July 4, 2012 |
| Labor Day | September 5, 2011 | September 3, 2012 |
| Veterans Day (not University Holiday) | November 11, 2011 | November 12, 2012 |
| Thanksgiving | November 24-25, 2011 | November 22-23, 2012 |
| Christmas | December 26, 2011 | December 24-25, 2012 |
The Governor may also designate one discretionary holiday per calendar year. The discretionary holiday must be taken during the following calendar year dates:
| 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|
| 12/26/10-12/24/11 | 12/25/11-12/21/12 |
When Eligible: 1st day of employment. Classified employees and 12-month unclassified employees may use the Governor’s discretionary day after 6 months of employment.
Who Pays: The university pays for employees to be off work on days designated as holidays.
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