Holidays

Avista regularly observes the following holidays each year:

Holiday When Observed
New Year’s Day January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Third Monday in January
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day First Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Day After Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day December 25

Three Personal Days

Personal Days are in addition to the standard company Holidays and your One Leave accrual. You determine when your Personal Day will land — using the Personal Day in full day increments. Just like One Leave, check with your manager before taking the leave.

Just like any Holiday, the day does not carry over to the next year. These Personal Days are available each January and must be used within the calendar year.

A Personal Day is equivalent to eight hours of regular time. It is paid at your straight time rate of pay.
For 24-hour shifts, a Personal Day is equivalent to 12 hours of regular straight time pay for each scheduled 12-hour shift.