Independence Day - Holiday Observance
Published June 23, 2026
Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Another day will not be designated to be observed as a holiday by State employees in lieu of July 4, 2026.
How To Record the Holiday
The State has not designated an alternate day of observance for July 4.
- State employees who are eligible to earn holiday time will receive equivalent compensatory time off for the holiday.
- State classified employees who are eligible to earn holiday time that are scheduled to work on Saturdays and work the July 4th holiday will earn the holiday accrual or will receive holiday pay depending on their holiday waiver election.
- Research Foundation employees who are eligible to earn holidays shall receive one floating holiday leave credit based on their FTE.
Contact For Questions
Megan Watson
Leaves and Time and Attendance Specialist
State Benefit Services
Phone: 716-645-8173
Email: meganwat@buffalo.edu
Lissa Jasinowski
Assistant Director
Benefits and Work Life Balance
Phone: (716) 645-4488
Email: lmt22@buffalo.edu
Zachary Jenney
Manager
Research Foundation Benefit Services
Phone: 716-645-4439
Email: zjenney@buffalo.edu
Lisa Adamshick
Senior Manager, HR/Benefits
UB Foundation
Phone: 716-645-8726
Email: ladamshi@buffalo.edu
