2011 Holiday, Season and Vacation Scheduling
MEMO TO: Deans, Directors, and Department Heads
FROM: Laurita Thomas, Associate Vice President for Human Resources
SUBJECT: Holiday and Vacation Scheduling for 2011
(SPG 201.26--Holidays; SPG 201.26-1--Season Days)
SEASON DAYS (SPG 201.26-1)
The University observes four (4) Season Days between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays and employees receive time off on those days.
Employees who work on a Season Day will receive an equivalent amount of vacation hours as an addition to their vacation accrual. They may schedule this vacation time at anytime during the year by requesting vacation as they usually do. Using the time reporting code SEW for hours worked on a season day will tell the payroll system to pay the staff member at the appropriate rate and automatically add an equivalent number of hours to their vacation.
The Season Days for 2010 are December 27, 28, 29 and 30.
The Season Days for 2011 are December 27, 28, 29 and 30.
HOLIDAYS FOR 2011 (SPG 201.26)
This list of recognized holidays below is being issued to assist you in planning work and vacation schedules for the 2011 calendar year. The University will observe seven (7) official holidays in 2011 on the dates shown below:
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 30
- Independence Day: Monday, July 4
- Labor Day: Monday, September 5
- Thanksgiving Day and the day following: Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25
- Christmas Day: Monday, December 26
- New Year’s Day: Monday, January 2, 2012
Because other days may be of more significance than a University-designated holiday, a staff member may request approval to substitute up to three (3) holidays of his/her choice for any three (3) University holidays. Written request of substitution(s) for the upcoming fiscal year must be given to the immediate supervisor on or before July 1st of that year.
Health System employees covered by a paid time off (PTO) plan may request time off during the winter holidays consistent with their department policies. Departments may also assign paid time off (or no pay time if requested by the employee and permitted by the department’s policy) during this period to accommodate reduced workload or unit closure.
Employees in bargaining units observe Holidays and Season Days as indicated in their respective agreements. Temporary employees are not eligible for Season Day or Holiday pay. If you have questions relating to this policy or contractual provisions, please call one of the following offices:
- UHR Staff HR Services 734/763-2387
- Health System Human Resources 734/647-2385
- Flint Campus HR 810/762-3150
- Dearborn Campus HR 313/593-5190
Please advise your staff members about your department's holiday schedule as soon as possible so they can plan their vacations and holidays.
View 2010 Holiday Schedule