Planning to exit U-M by the end of the year? Following is the university’s official payroll calendar:

• Dec. 23 – last day of work
• Dec. 24 – holiday (observed)
• Dec. 27-30 – season days
• Dec. 31 – holiday (observed)

Those Who Are Retiring

Faculty and staff who are planning to retire at year-end will have their last day of work on Dec.  23, 2021. They will retire on Dec. 31, 2021, which will also be their last day of pay.  Jan. 1, 2022 will be their first day as an official university retiree. Employees eligible for paid holidays and season days will receive the Christmas Day and New Year's Day holidays, and four season days.

Those Who Are Separating

Individuals who are separating from U-M (not retiring) are different. To be paid for the Dec. 25 holiday, season days, and the Jan. 1 holiday (if eligible):

• They must work the last regularly scheduled workday before the Dec. 25 holiday, which will be observed and paid Dec. 24.
• They also must work the first regularly scheduled workday following the Jan. 1 holiday, which will be observed and paid Dec. 31.

If you have questions about your situation, consult your unit Human Resources representative.