Winter office closures
December 8, 2025 •
Winter break is just around the corner! Here’s what you need to know about office closures.
Oakland, Sacramento, Washington, D.C., and Livermore staff
Our Oakland, Sacramento, Washington, D.C., and Livermore offices will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, for winter break. This includes four paid holidays and three unpaid (curtailment) days:
- UC holidays (paid): Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1
- Curtailment closure (unpaid): Dec. 26, 29 and 30
Each department head may identify essential services that must be maintained during the break and schedule staff accordingly. All UCOP offices will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
Timecoding for winter break and curtailment days
Eligible employees can use vacation, compensatory time or leave without pay to cover the three unpaid curtailment days. If you haven’t yet accumulated enough vacation leave by December to cover the curtailment days, you can arrange to borrow against future vacation time. Unless you are on an approved block leave of absence, you are not permitted to use sick leave.
UCPath and RASC staff
Because of your essential work supporting UC employees, retirees and family members, UCPath and RASC will continue operations during curtailment. Please check with your supervisor regarding your work schedule and whether you have the option to work remotely. UCPath and RASC offices will be fully closed for paid holidays on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
For questions, please contact your UCOP HR business partner.
Tags: curtailment, office closure, winter break
