Paid Time Off
This page contains info on holiday, vacation, sick, military, miscellaneous paid leave.Holiday Leave
In accordance with Chapter 662, Texas Government Code, state employees will be entitled to observe 15 holidays during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026. Section 662.011 of the Government Code allows institutions of higher education to adjust their schedules within the total number of holidays authorized by law. Pursuant to System Policy 31.04, Holidays, the holiday schedule is submitted by the chancellor for approval by the Board of Regents.
Observed Holiday Dates for FY 26: University Closed
Labor Day: September 1, 2025
Veteran’s Day: November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving: November 27-28, 2025
Winter Break: December 24, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 19, 2026
Spring Break: March 20, 2026
Memorial Day: May 25, 2026
Emancipation Day: June 19, 2026
Vacation Leave
Full-time regular employees and 12 month regular faculty are eligible to earn:
|
Number of years Full-Time |
Hours of Vacation per month |
|
1-2 |
8 |
|
2-5 |
9 |
|
5-10 |
10 |
|
10-15 |
11 |
|
15-20 |
13 |
|
20-25 |
15 |
|
25-30 |
17 |
|
30-35 |
19 |
|
35+ |
21 |
Vacation leave is pro-rated for part-time employees. Vacation time cannot be taken during the first 6 months of employment. Please refer to Texas A&M University System policy for details concerning usage of leave.
Sick Leave
Full time employees are eligible to earn up to 8 hours of sick leave per month. Earned sick leave may be used when you or an immediate family member is ill or injured or has a doctor or dentist appointment. 8 hours a year can be used to attend parent-teacher conferences for your children. Sick leave can be taken after you receive your first pay check.
In addition, certain Veterans eligible for health benefits under a program administered by the Veterans Health Administration of the US Department of Veterans Affairs can receive 15 days of sick leave each fiscal year for medical or health care, including physical rehabilitation. Proof of eligibility is required.
Military Leave
Employees serving as members of the state or federal military forces are entitled to leave with pay for active duty or military training for up to 15 days annually. Employees serving as members of the Texas Guard or National Guard that are called to active duty are entitled to emergency leave with pay. This leave will not be charged against the employee’s 15 days of military training or duty leave.
Miscellaneous Paid Leave
The following types of leave may also be available to employees: , jury duty, death of a family member (certain family members), poor weather, birthday leave, wellness release time and military training.
- Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Jury Duty
- Death of a family member (certain family members)
- Poor weather
- Birthday Leave
- Wellness release time
- Military training
Contact Us
Office of Human Resources
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Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Our mailing address is Texas A&M University–Central Texas, ATTN: Human Resources, WH 424, 1001 Leadership Place, Killeen, TX, 76549.
