Drake provides eligible employees up to 8.5 days of paid holiday leave each year. While reviewing the calendar for the upcoming fiscal year, the timing of holidays during 2019 presented an opportunity for Drake to provide additional paid time off. 

Consequently, this year, Drake University has decided to sponsor additional paid leave by extending the Fourth of July holiday (to also include Friday, July 5th) – and the Holiday Break (to also include Monday, December 23rd.) We hope everyone enjoys this additional time away to celebrate with friends and family.

View the 2019-2020 Holiday Schedule.

Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources