December 19, 2025

Dear University of Nebraska Colleagues,

I’m emailing today to share that Gov. Jim Pillen has announced, in accordance with an Executive Order from President Donald Trump, that Wednesday, December 24, and Friday, December 26, will be granted as days of leave for state employees, including members of our University of Nebraska campus communities.

As previously communicated, the University of Nebraska had already designated December 23 and December 24 as paid leave days for NU employees. As a result of the Executive Order, leave-eligible NU employees will receive an additional declared day of paid leave on December 26. Because December 24 is now designated as a state holiday, December 29 will be granted as an additional day of paid leave for leave-eligible NU employees.

Employees who are required to work on December 23, 24, 26 and 29 will be paid for the time worked and will receive an additional day of leave for each of those days worked. Essential employees should coordinate scheduling and leave arrangements with their supervisors.

Each NU campus will follow up with additional information.

Thank you for your continued dedication to the University of Nebraska, and best wishes for a safe and restful holiday season.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

President, University of Nebraska System

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