Early Release Notification for Friday, May 26, 2023

Federal Aviation Administration


May 24, 2023

To: All FAA Employees

Subject: Early Release Notification for Friday, May 26, 2023

In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 29, 2023, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg approved an early release of three (3) hours for DOT Federal employees who are in work status, including telework, on Friday, May 26, 2023.

“In work status” means employees must be on duty immediately three (3) hours before their scheduled shift ends on May 26, 2023. This early release covers all FAA employees, except employees designated as emergency or mission-critical (see Human Resource Policy Manual EMS-11.5 Identifying Essential Supporting Activities and Designating Emergency and Mission-Critical Employees for Emergency Situations) and those whose positions require periodic onsite presence. Managers may require designated emergency or mission-critical employees or employees whose presence is necessary to remain on duty.

For those of you who are required to remain on duty, please know that your dedication to the FAA’s mission is appreciated every day and especially during this holiday weekend. If you are unsure about your status, please check with your manager.

If your work schedule allows, you should record the three (3) hours of excused absence (or administrative leave) for the early release in the time and attendance (T&A) system as follows:

  • Time Not Worked Code – 060 – Administrative Leave – Other.
  • Labor Distribution Reporting (LDR) Codes for Administrative leave, Project Code – 12XXFALEAVE, Task Code – LEA001 – Use of Other Time Not Worked.

Managers, if you have questions, please contact your assigned AHR Labor and Employee Relations (LER), Headquarters, or Regional office.

Note:  This applies to non-bargaining unit employees/positions and bargaining unit employees/positions, except where the applicable collective bargaining agreement contains conflicting provisions.