Time Off
Paid Time Off Policies
There is no perfect, one-size-fits-all balance between work and home. We provide a flexible time off so you can take time to relax, recover from illness, take care of personal and family business, or whatever else you need. The FTO policy includes paid time off for:
- Vacation time and illness
- Time off for jury duty
- Bereavement leave
- Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
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Refer to your employee handbook for information on eligibility and specific leave policies.
2026 Paid Holidays
Cato provides 11 paid holidays per year for all full-time, benefit-eligible employees. Additional holidays may be designated at Cato’s discretion.
- New Year’s Day Jan. 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 19
- Washington’s Birthday Feb. 16
- Memorial Day May 25
- Independence Day (day off in lieu) July 3
- Independence Day July 4
- Labor Day Sept. 7
- Thanksgiving Nov. 26
- Day after Thanksgiving Nov. 27
- Christmas Eve Dec. 24
- Christmas Dec. 25