Empowering Your Time

Auburn University provides time off in many different forms. The university observes and offers paid holidays and has a variety of leave programs for eligible employees.

Important: The information on this page and in this employee guide is primarily for Staff and Administrative & Professional employees, though some parts may also apply to Faculty, temporary employees, and student employees. Faculty members should also reference the Faculty Handbook, as it includes policies and procedures that uniquely pertain to Faculty.

If there is a conflict, University Policies and the Code of Conduct and Ethics supersede the Employee Guide or any previous employee handbooks.

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Employee Holidays
Leave Benefits

Employee Holidays

Auburn University provides paid holidays as part of its comprehensive benefits package to support employees in balancing work and family life. The University observes these holidays and closes all offices except where continuous service is essential. Please review the Holiday Pay Policy for additional information on eligibility, holiday pay, and more. 

Leave Benefits

Non-faculty employees eligible for participation in Auburn University leave programs are those on a regular appointment of 50% time or more and who are expected to be employed continuously for 12 months or longer. An employee's supervisor may request written documentation prior to approving any paid leave except annual leave.

Please review the University Human Resources website for additional information on the following: