Macquarie’s Vice-President, Human Resources Nicole Gower advises staff on this year’s close-down period.
Each year, the University closes for the end of year holiday period. This year, this occurs from COB Tuesday 24 December 2019 to Thursday 2 January 2020.
In addition to gazetted public holidays, the University provides employees with three additional concessional days off. A table of the public holidays and concessional days for this year is provided below:
| Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Normal working day – University closes at 5pm |
| Wednesday 25 December 2019 | Public holiday (Christmas Day) |
| Thursday 26 December 2019 | Public holiday (Boxing Day) |
| Friday 27 December 2019 | University concessional day |
| Monday 30 December 2019 | University concessional day |
| Tuesday 31 December 2019 | University concessional day |
| Wednesday 1 January 2020 | Public holiday (New Years’ Day) |
| Thursday 2 January 2020 | University re-opens – normal working day |
Staff wishing to take annual leave, or other leave, before or after the close down period should discuss their plans with their manager.
Where a staff member is required to work over the close-down period they should discuss alternative arrangements, which might include alternative days or payment for work, with their manager.
Questions about the close-down period should be directed to your Human Resources contact.
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