Hope College Perks
Wellness Incentives
Promoting healthy living for Hope College faculty and staff with incentives, challenges, access to a dietitian, and more
Tuition Waiver
Waivers available for full-time employees, their spouses and children with additional tuition exchange benefits
Walk to Work
Building the Holland community with financial incentives for living in targeted neighborhoods around the college
Summer Hours & Vacation
Summer Hours
Monday, June 1–Friday, July 31, 2026
Most administrative offices will be closing at 4 p.m. each day in the summer to enjoy Pure Michigan!
Available for Hope College staff members
Vacation Time
For Hourly & Administrative Staff
Hourly and administrative staff are eligible to accrue or earn vacation time.
Holiday Schedule
Available for Hope College staff members
2026
New Year's Day
Thursday, Jan. 1
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25
Fourth of July
Friday, July 3 (observed)
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, Nov. 25–Friday, Nov. 27
Christmas Break
Thursday, Dec. 24–Friday, Dec. 25
2027
New Year's Day
Friday, Jan. 1
Good Friday
Friday, March 26
Memorial Day
Monday, May 31
Fourth of July
Monday, July 5 (observed)
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, Nov. 24–Friday, Nov. 26
Christmas Break
Thursday, Dec. 23–Friday, Dec. 24
Employees working shifts other than Monday–Friday should contact their supervisor for revised holiday calendars.
College Shut-Down
Available for Hope College staff members
The College closes between Christmas and New Year's Day each year.
2026
Monday, Dec. 28–Thursday, Dec. 31
2027
Monday, Dec. 27–Friday, Dec. 31
The College will observe the 2028 New Year's Day holiday on Friday, Dec. 31, 2027.
Floating Holiday
Full-time staff (greater than .75 FTE) receive one floating holiday each year.
No carryover allowed
Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
The Holland Community
Not many campuses can say “just cross the street” for the quickest way to get downtown, but we certainly can.
Linked by history and geography, the community of Holland and Hope College are more than just familiar friends. They’re family.
Unparalleled Beauty
Labeled as one of “America’s Prettiest Towns” by Forbes Magazine, Holland boasts more than 150 downtown businesses featuring:
- Galleries and specialty shops
- Clothing stores
- Restaurants and bakeries
- Theaters and hotels
PO Box 9000, Holland, Michigan 49422-9000