Additional Employee Benefits and Perks
UWF's goal is to provide employees with a robust selection of benefits to meet their personal needs in dealing with work/life balance issues.
UWF is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of its employees by offering a comprehensive range of additional perks, benefits, and programs. This page serves as a central resource to outline any services, discounts, and opportunities available to our staff.
Educational Opportunities
- Employee Tuition Fee Waiver Program
- Professional Development and Employee Engagement
- Educational Leave With Pay
UWF Holidays
The University recognizes paid holidays as listed below. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday. If it falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Spring Holiday - Presidential Designated Holiday | Monday, March 16, 2026, through Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day (Observed) | Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Veterans’ Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday - Presidential Designated Holiday | Monday, November 23, 2026, through Wednesday, November 25, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Friday After Thanksgiving Day | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| Winter Holiday - Presidential Designated Holiday | Monday, December 21, 2026, through Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| Winter Holiday | All regularly scheduled work days beginning Thursday, December 24, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027 |