Planning to exit U-M by the end of the year? Following is the university’s official payroll calendar for campus employees:
- Thursday, Dec. 24 – last day of work
- Friday, Dec. 25 – holiday
- Monday - Thursday, Dec. 28, 29, 30, 31 – season days
- Friday, Jan. 1 – holiday
Those Who Are Retiring
Campus faculty and staff who are planning to retire at year-end will have their last day of work on Thursday, Dec 24, 2026. They will retire on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, which will also be their last day of pay.
Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 will be their first day as an official university retiree. Retiring employees eligible for paid holidays and season days will receive the Christmas Day and New Year's Day holidays, and four season days.
Retiring employees do not need to report holiday time to receive pay for the New Year's holiday, as the Payroll team will add it to the December paycheck.
Those Who Are Separating
Individuals who are separating from U-M (not retiring) are different. To be paid for the Friday, Dec. 25 holiday, season days, and the Friday, Jan. 1 holiday (if eligible):
- They must work the last regularly scheduled workday before the Dec. 25 holiday (Dec. 24).
- They also must work the first regularly scheduled workday following the Jan. 1 holiday (Monday, Jan. 4).
For More Info…
If you have questions about your situation, consult your unit Human Resources representative.
