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November 21, 2024

Cardinal Update Newsletters

Dear Saint Mary’s Community, 

As we enter the Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas seasons, we want to remind you of the upcoming holiday schedule and encourage you to plan accordingly. 

Courtesy Day (½ day)Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024

Thanksgiving — Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024

Day after Thanksgiving — Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

Christmas Eve Day Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024

Christmas Day — Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024

Day after Christmas — Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024

Courtesy Day — Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

Courtesy Day — Monday, Dec. 30, 2024

New Year’s Eve Day — Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024

New Year’s Day — Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

Please note that certain employees may be required to work on holidays to provide essential services to students because of necessity and at the supervisor’s request.  Courtesy days, while not official holidays, offer flexibility. They do not apply to the holiday guidelines described within the employee handbook and are not guaranteed. However, they are granted at the administration’s discretion. Some employees may need to be at work during these days to support year-end requirements in their work areas.  In these circumstances, the vice presidents responsible for these areas may provide these particular employees the option to use these courtesy days at a later date and no later than Jan. 31, 2025.

Click here to view the 2024-2025 holiday schedule.