Important Annual Dates for Time Off and Leave of Absence

Be aware of these key dates related to time off and leave of absence.

Annual Dates
Event/Process	Dates/Deadline
Annual Leave Cycle	July 1 - June 30
FMLA/WFLMA Leave Cycle	January 1 - December 31
Time Off Use Vacation Carryover Personal Holiday Floating Legal Holiday	These hours expire June 30
Banking Leave	July 1 - September 30
Leave Payout Option (eligible University Staff)	July 1 - September 30
Compensatory Time Payouts (University Staff)	Second pay period in April
Sick Leave Reduction No Leave Taken Reporting (FAASLI Employee Only)	September 30

Requests for leave type changes must now be received by the end of the second pay period following the absence, or the end of the fiscal year in which the absence occurred, whichever is sooner.

The following leave policies have been updated to reflect this change: Sick Leave, Vacation, Personal and Legal Holidays, Postdoc Absence with Pay & Legal Holidays.

More information is available on the Leave Policy Changes Frequently Asked Questions.

Questions?

Contact your local HR department.

Updated: Apr. 16, 2026
Source URL: https://hr.wisc.edu/hr-guides/for-managers-and-supervisors/important-annual-dates-for-time-off-and-leave-of-absence/

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