Independence Day - Holiday Observance

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Published June 23, 2026

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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

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Megan Watson

Leaves and Time and Attendance Specialist

State Benefit Services

Phone: 716-645-8173

Email: meganwat@buffalo.edu

Lissa Jasinowski.

Lissa Jasinowski

Assistant Director

Benefits and Work Life Balance

Phone: (716) 645-4488

Email: lmt22@buffalo.edu

Zachary Jenney.

Zachary Jenney

Manager

Research Foundation Benefit Services

Phone: 716-645-4439

Email: zjenney@buffalo.edu

Lisa Adamshick.

Lisa Adamshick

Senior Manager, HR/Benefits

UB Foundation

Phone: 716-645-8726

Email: ladamshi@buffalo.edu