Starting July 1, 2023, CU Health Plan members enrolled in Anthem's Exclusive, Extended or High Deductible plans will see important changes to CVS Caremark pharmacy coverage. Learn more about these changes, where to fill your prescriptions and what actions to take at cu.edu/pharmacy.
CU System Administration Holiday Schedule
2023 Date | Day of the Week | Holiday |
---|---|---|
Jan. 2 | Monday | In observance of New Year’s Day |
Jan. 16 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
May 29 | Monday | Memorial Day |
July 4 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
Sept. 4 | Monday | Labor Day |
Nov. 23 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
Nov. 24 | Friday | The day after Thanksgiving |
Dec. 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Dec. 26 | Tuesday | In observance of Christmas Eve |
Dec. 27 | Wednesday | Personal/Admin Day |
Dec. 28 | Thursday | Personal/Admin Day |
Dec. 29 | Friday | In observance of New Year’s Eve |
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 | Variable | Personal Observance Day |
2024 Date | Day of the Week | Holiday |
---|---|---|
Jan. 1 | Monday | New Year’s Day |
Jan. 15 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
May 27 | Monday | Memorial Day |
July 4 | Thursday | Independence Day |
Sept. 2 | Monday | Labor Day |
Nov. 28 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
Nov. 29 | Friday | The day after Thanksgiving |
Dec. 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
Dec. 26 | Thursday | In observance of Christmas Eve |
Dec. 27 | Friday | Personal/Admin Day |
Dec. 30 | Monday | Personal/Admin Day |
Dec. 31 | Tuesday | New Year’s Eve |
July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 | Variable | Personal Observance Day |
Juneteenth Personal observance day
- Leave-eligible employees may use a personal observance day between July 1 and June 30 .
- Use of the personal observance day should be made in consultation with your supervisor.
- Requests should be made in advance, by entering the earnings code Personal Observance Day in your My Leave.
- Employees who leave the university at any time during the year will be able to use the personal observance day before they depart. The day would not be paid out if an employee does not take it.
CU Boulder Holiday Schedule
Juneteenth Personal observance day
- Leave-eligible employees may use a personal observance day between July 1 and June 30.
- Use of the personal observance day should be made in consultation with your supervisor.
- Requests should be made in advance, by entering the earnings code Personal Observance Day in your My Leave.
- Employees who leave the university at any time during the year will be able to use the personal observance day before they depart. The day would not be paid out if an employee does not take it.
2023 Date | Day of the Week | Holiday |
---|---|---|
Jan. 16 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
March 31 | Friday | Spring Holiday |
May 29 | Monday | Memorial Day |
July 4 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
Sept. 4 | Monday | Labor Day |
Nov. 23 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
Nov. 24 | Friday | The day after Thanksgiving |
Winter break - Dec. 25, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024 * | ||
Dec. 25 | Monday | Holiday |
Dec. 26 | Tuesday | Holiday |
Dec. 27 | Wednesday | Personal leave (vacation/comp) |
Dec. 28 | Thursday | Personal leave (vacation/comp) |
Dec. 29 | Friday | Personal leave (vacation/comp) |
Jan. 1 | Monday | Holiday |
*Winter break includes three holidays and will be used on three weekdays between Dec. 25 and Jan.1 and will require three days of personal leave (vacation, administrative leave or governor’s holiday). CU Boulder will resume campus operations on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
UCCS Holiday Schedule
2023 Date | Day of the Week | Holiday |
---|---|---|
Jan. 2 | Monday | In observance of New Year's Day |
Jan. 16 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
May 29 | Monday | Memorial Day |
Personal Observance Day | To be used by June 30, 2023 | Juneteenth |
July 4 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
Sept. 4 | Monday | Labor Day |
Nov. 23 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
Nov. 24 | Friday | Floating Holiday (Francis Xavier Cabrini Day*) |
Dec. 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Dec. 26 | Tuesday | Floating Holiday (Veterans Day) |
Dec. 27 | Wednesday | UCCS Chancellor's Administrative Day |
Dec. 28 | Thursday | Mandatory Vacation Day |
Dec. 29 | Friday | Floating Holiday (President's Day) |
NOTE: Department Directors have the discretion to grant requests for Cesar Chavez Day (March 31) in lieu of another holiday within the same fiscal year. Prior to granting such requests, please contact the Human Resources Office. * Frances Xavier Cabrini Day (first Monday in October), a new legal holiday, will replace Columbus Day (second Monday in October). This was passed by the legislature on March 10, 2020 and signed into law by Governor Polis on March 20, 2020. |
Juneteenth Personal observance day
- Leave-eligible employees may use a personal observance day between July 1 and June 30.
- Use of the personal observance day should be made in consultation with your supervisor.
- Requests should be made in advance, by entering the earnings code Personal Observance Day in your My Leave.
- Employees who leave the university at any time during the year will be able to use the personal observance day before they depart. The day would not be paid out if an employee does not take it.
2024 Date | Day of the Week | Holiday |
---|---|---|
Jan. 1 | Monday | In observance of New Year's Day |
Jan. 15 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
May 27 | Monday | Memorial Day |
CU Denver Holiday Schedule
2023 Date | Day of the Week | Holiday |
---|---|---|
Jan. 2 | Monday | In observance of New Year's Day |
Jan. 16 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
March 24 | Friday | Friday of Spring Break |
May 29 | Monday | Memorial Day |
July 4 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
Sept. 4 | Monday | Labor Day |
Nov. 23 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
Dec. 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Dec. 26 | Tuesday | Holiday |
Dec. 27 | Wednesday | Holiday |
Dec. 28 | Thursday | Holiday |
Dec. 29 | Friday | Holiday |
Juneteenth Personal observance day
- Leave-eligible employees may use a personal observance day (floating holiday) by June 30, 2023.
- Use of the personal observance day should be made in consultation with your supervisor.
- Requests should be made in advance, by entering the earnings code Personal Observance Day in your My Leave. If your department doesn't use My Leave, please check with your department HR liaison on how to track the tim
- Employees who leave the university at any time during the year will be able to use the personal observance day before they depart. The day would not be paid out if an employee does not take it.
2024 Date | Day of the Week | Holiday |
---|---|---|
Jan. 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
May 27 | Monday | Memorial Day |
CU Anschutz Medical Campus Holiday Schedule
2023 Date | Day of the Week | Holiday |
---|---|---|
Jan. 2 | Monday | In observance of New Year's Day |
Jan. 16 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
Feb. 20 | Monday | President's Day |
May 29 | Monday | Memorial Day |
July 4 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
Sept. 4 | Monday | Labor Day |
Nov. 23 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
Nov. 24 | Friday | The day after Thanksgiving |
Dec. 22 | Friday | In observance of Christmas Eve |
Dec. 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Juneteenth Personal observance day
- Leave-eligible employees may use a personal observance day (floating holiday) by June 30, 2023.
- Use of the personal observance day should be made in consultation with your supervisor.
- Requests should be made in advance, by entering the earnings code Personal Observance Day in your My Leave. If your department doesn't use My Leave, please check with your department HR liaison on how to track the time.
- Employees who leave the university at any time during the year will be able to use the personal observance day before they depart. The day would not be paid out if an employee does not take it.
2024 Date | Day of the Week | Holiday |
---|---|---|
Jan. 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
Jan. 15 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
Feb. 19 | Monday | President's Day |
May 27 | Monday | Memorial Day |