Each year, the University closes for the end-of-year holiday period. The close-down period this year will occur from close of business Friday 22 December 2023 until the University reopens on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
In addition to gazetted public holidays, the University, U@MQ and MGSM provide staff with three additional concessional days off. A table of the public holidays and concessional days for this year is provided below:
Friday 22 December 2023 | Normal working day |
Monday 25 December 2023 | Public holiday (Christmas Day) |
Tuesday 26 December 2023 | Public holiday (Boxing Day) |
Wednesday 27 December 2023 | University concessional day |
Thursday 28 December 2023 | University concessional day |
Friday 29 December 2023 | University concessional day |
Monday 1 January 2024 | Public holiday (New Year’s Day) |
Tuesday 2 January 2024 | Reopens – 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.
If a staff member is required for operational reasons to work over the close-down period, they should discuss alternative arrangements with their manager. Arrangements might include alternative days or payment for work. Questions about the close-down period should be directed to your Human Resources contact.