Holiday Calendar AY2008
The following holidays will be observed during the 2007-2008 academic year:
- Labor Day -- Monday, September 3, 2007
- Thanksgiving Day -- Thursday, November 22, 2007
On Wednesday, November 21, 2007, President Rozanski has authorized the closing of the University at noon. - Day after Thanksgiving -- Friday, November 23, 2007
- Christmas Day -- Tuesday, December 25, 2007
President Rozanski has authorized the closing of the University on Monday, December 24, 2007. - New Years Day -- Tuesday, January 1, 2008
- Spring Holiday -- Friday, March 21, 2008
- Memorial Day -- Monday, May 26, 2008
- Independence Day -- Friday, July 4, 2008
Labor Day (AY2009) -- Monday, September 1, 2008
Please note that some University offices may be required to be open on these stated holidays.
To be paid for a Rider holiday, you must work or take a paid day off on the scheduled workday before and after the holiday.
- Early Close: To allow employees an early start on their holiday activities, President Rozanski has authorized closing offices at noon on the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21st. All offices should remain open until noon. The President has also authorized a closing day for the workday before Christmas, Monday, December 24th. University policy requires that all offices are to remain open and staffed until closing on the eve of these holidays.
- Floating Holiday: Non-faculty employees are entitled to two floating holidays (AFSCME members get 1 floating holiday and a birthday holiday). Floating holidays are subject to supervisory approval and may not be carried over into the next fiscal year.
- Winter Close: From Wednesday, December 26th, through Monday, December 31st, the University will again close to allow staff an extended holiday period and to conserve energy costs. The University will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.
