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Holidays and Holiday Pay
Responsible Office
Vice President for Strategic Operations & Human Resources
Policy Owner
Vice President for Strategic Operations & Human Resources
Policy Contact
Vice President for Strategic Operations & Human Resources
Issued
2019-11-07
Last Revised
2026-10-01
On this page: Policy Statement · Reason for Policy · Policy Scope · Procedures · Frequently Asked Questions · Forms · Appendices · Additional Contacts · Definitions · Responsibilities · Related Information · History
Policy Statement
North Central University grants holiday pay to employees for university observed holidays. Holiday pay for full-time employees is 8 hours and holiday pay for permanent part-time employees is 4 hours at the regular compensation rate. In order to receive holiday pay, eligible employees must have worked their last scheduled day before the holiday and their first scheduled day after the holiday, unless otherwise excused by their supervisor for approved paid time off or FMLA leave (paid or unpaid). Temporary and student employees are not eligible for holiday pay. Holiday pay does not count as “hours worked” for the sake of overtime calculation in any given pay period. Employees on non-standard work schedules will be compensated based on the terms of their flexible work arrangement.
University Observed Holidays
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Day before Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Week
When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the holiday. If a holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as the holiday.
Working on a Holiday
Exempt employees who work on a scheduled holiday are not entitled to additional compensation but will be provided time off when the workload permits for the hours worked up to 8 hours.
Non-exempt employees who are required to work on a holiday will receive straight time for the holiday in addition to straight time for hours actually worked. No alternative day off will be given.
Eligibility
Regular, permanent full-time and part-time employees receive pay for university holidays, without any waiting period.
Full-time teaching faculty do not receive holiday pay.
Holidays occurring during scheduled paid absences shall not be charged against paid time off or discretionary leave.
An employee on an unpaid leave of absence, except for unpaid FMLA, is not eligible for paid holidays.
Reason for Policy
To provide university-recognized paid holidays for eligible employees.
Policy Scope
Regular, permanent full-time and part-time staff.
Procedures
There are no procedures associated with this policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which holidays does NCU observe?
A: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, the day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Week.
Q: How much holiday pay do I receive?
A: Full-time employees receive 8 hours and permanent part-time employees receive 4 hours at their regular rate for each observed holiday.
Q: Who does not receive holiday pay?
A: Temporary employees, student employees, and full-time teaching faculty.
Q: Do I have to work the days before and after a holiday?
A: Yes, unless your supervisor excuses you for approved paid time off or FMLA leave.
Q: What if a holiday falls on a weekend?
A: A Saturday holiday moves to the Friday before. A Sunday holiday moves to the Monday after.
Q: What if I have to work on a holiday?
A: Non-exempt employees receive holiday pay plus straight time for hours worked. Exempt employees receive time off later, up to 8 hours, when the workload allows.
Q: Do I receive holiday pay during a leave?
A: Not during an unpaid leave of absence, except unpaid FMLA leave.
Q: Who do I contact with questions?
A: Contact the Office of Human Resources at 612.343.4412 or hr@northcentral.edu.
Forms
There are no forms associated with this policy.
Appendices
There are no appendices associated with this policy.
Additional Contacts
| Subject | Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Contact | Office of Human Resources | 612.343.4412 | hr@northcentral.edu |
Definitions
There are no definitions associated with this policy.
Responsibilities
Departments and Supervisors
- Answer questions that employees have regarding holiday pay.
Office of Human Resources
- Ensure that employees are compensated appropriately for holidays.
Related Information
Related Policies & Procedures
History
Amended
2026-10-01 – Updated leave references to paid time off and discretionary leave, clarified scope, and moved the list of observed holidays into the policy statement. Non-substantive updates (e.g., titles) and added frequently asked questions.
Issued
2019-11-07