Keeping your life at SVA organized
The Administrative Calendar can be used to view any SVA events. You can preview an outline of the semester and stay informed of any deadlines or holidays. The Administrative Calendar is very handy to reference whenever you’re not sure of what’s coming up in the semester. The calendar is formatted in PDF so that you’re able to print a copy for your convenience. Click on the links below to view the Calendar of your choice. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact us at hr@sva.edu.
2025–2026 Administrative Calendar
Attached is the Administrative and Academic Calendar for 2025–2026, approved February 2025.
Holiday Schedule
SVA observes the following holidays each year. Exact dates are announced annually. For time-off requests, use the Kronos system.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 |
| Presidents’ Day | February 16, 2026 |
| Staff Holiday | March 6, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving | November 26–29, 2026 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fourth Friday in November |
| Staff Holiday | December 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027 |
Early Closings
Summer Fridays will begin on Friday, May 29, 2026, and continue through Friday, August 07, 2026. The college will close at 1 pm on the following days in anticipation of Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day holidays.
| Date | Day | In Anticipation Of |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Friday | Memorial Day |
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | Labor Day |
| November 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Day |
Key HR Dates
Below are recurring annual dates to keep in mind for HR-related deadlines and cycles.
- Open Enrollment: November each year (elections effective January 1)
- 401(k) Enrollment: Quarterly — January, April, July, October
- Vacation Year: February 1 – January 31
- Personal Days: Prorated based on February 1 hire date
- W-2 Distribution: January (prior tax year)
- Performance Reviews: Varies by department — contact HR for your cycle