As the end of the year approaches, now is a great time to review your leave balances and plan time off. To avoid losing leave you have earned, please keep the following deadlines in mind:
Key Deadlines
- Holiday leave: All holiday leave earned in 2026 must be used by Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026. Holiday leave does not carry over into the new year.
- Annual leave: Employees may carry over up to 480 hours of annual leave into 2027. Any annual leave above 480 hours must be used by Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, or it will be forfeited.
What You Should Do Now
- Check your absence (leave) balances. Review your current holiday and annual leave absence balances in Quantum One.
- Plan ahead by talking with your line manager early to schedule time off.
- Submit your requests. Enter your absence requests in Quantum One as soon as possible so they can be reviewed and approved before the end of the year.
Note: Personal leave may continue to be used until the end of the pay period that spans the calendar years. The last day to use personal leave granted in 2026 is Jan. 9, 2027.
Line Managers: Line managers should remind their team members of these use-or-lose deadlines and work with them to schedule leave in a way that supports both employee well-being and department operations.
It is important to take time to rest and recharge as we close out the year. Thank you for all that you do at UMB.