Additional 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 |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
| Designated Holiday | Thursday, January 2, 2025 and Friday, January 3, 2025 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
| Designated Holiday | Friday, March 21 2025 |
| Designated Holiday | Friday, May 23, 2025 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| Juneteenth | Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| Designated Holiday | Friday, August 29, 2025 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Veterans Day | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 28, 2025 |
| Winter Holidays | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through January 1, 2026 |