Policy Library
520 Holidays
Authority: Approved by the Board of Trustees
Last updated on: February 17, 2023
520.1 Official Holidays
Indiana State University identifies the following federally-recognized holidays and grants time off with pay to all regular benefits-eligible employees who are not required to work:
- a. New Year's Day
- b. Martin Luther King Day
- c. Memorial Day
- d. Juneteenth
- e. Fourth of July
- f. Labor Day
- g.Thanksgiving Day plus day following
- h.Christmas Day
520.1.1 Special Holidays. Only the Board of Trustees or the President of the University may grant other special holidays.
520.1.2 Administration of July 4. When the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be a holiday. When the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be a holiday.
520.1.3 Administration of Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If Christmas Day or New Year's Day falls on a weekend, then the holiday date that the University will recognize will be the federally-recognized date.
520.1.4 Administration when Holiday Falls on Weekend. When a Holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday, when a Holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.
520.2 Co-Administration of Winter Recess
Winter recess guidelines and pay procedures take precedence over holiday guidelines and policies.
Related Information
Policy Administrator:
Office of Finance and AdministrationPolicy Contact:
Employee BenefitsRankin Hall Room 300
(812) 237-4152
ISU-HumanResources@mail.indstate.edu