Employee Holiday Schedules

2008-2009 Fiscal Year

View 2007-2008 holiday schedule

Vassar converted four traditional holidays, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Martin Luther King Day and Veteran's Day, in order to create a long winter break as an energy conservation measure a number of years ago. The winter break holidays are celebrated on a date determined by the college, and for 2008/09 will fall on December 26, 29, 30, and 31.

Vassar College identified dates as noted on the Gregorian calendar. Although Vassar College has no religious affiliations, it does respect the observance of religious holy days by members of the college community.

Faculty members may opt to teach on holidays that occur when school is officially in session. Hourly employees who may be required to work on holidays are compensated according to contract requirements or policies and procedures adopted by the College.

This is an anticipated schedule of holiday observances only and may be changed at the discretion of the College. Holidays are assigned as days off unless authorized by a supervisor.