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Overview

Time away matters. Taking time off isn't just a break, it's a vital part of maintaining your overall wellbeing. Whether it's for health, family, or personal reasons, stepping away from work helps you recharge and return with greater focus and energy.

At Nutanix, we offer a range of time off programs designed to support you in every season of life. Whether you're relaxing, recovering, caring for loved ones, or honoring personal commitments, our benefits are here to help you take the time you need.

Paid Time Off | Holidays | Sick Time | Volunteer Time Off (VTO) | Jury Duty/Witness Service | Bereavement Time Off

Paid Time Off

To learn more about these programs, visit our intranet.

Exempt (salaried) employees

Flexible Time Off (FTO) allows U.S. exempt employees to take time off from work for vacations or personal reasons. With Flexible Time Off, you don’t accrue any vacation benefits or paid time off. Instead, you can request the time when you need it.

Work directly with your manager to arrange your time off in advance, and be sure to enter your time off in Workday. It’s your responsibility to work with your manager, to ensure your work‐related commitments are covered while you’re away. FTO may not be used for situations that are covered by the company’s paid sick leave and leave of absence policies.

Non-exempt (hourly) employees

All non-exempt employees accrue vacation time off each pay period, based on years of service.

Years of Service Annual Accrual* Maximum Cap on Accrual
0-4 years 15 days / 120 hours 22.5 days / 180 hours
5+ years 20 days / 160 hours 30 days / 240 hours

*If you work a reduced schedule (less than 30 hours per week), you’ll accrue vacation time off on a prorated basis.

If you reach the maximum cap for your accrual, and you haven’t used any of the time, you’ll stop accruing more time until you reduce your balance by taking time off.

Work directly with your manager to arrange your vacation time off and record the time in Workday. Be sure to request and schedule time off as far in advance as possible, so your manager can ensure sufficient coverage while you’re away.

Holidays

Nutanix typically 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
Juneteenth June 19
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day First Monday in September
Veterans Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Day After Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve December 24
Christmas Day December 25
New Year's Eve December 31

*If the holiday falls on a weekend, it may be observed on an alternate day.

See the 2026 holiday schedule on the People Portal and access the global holiday calendars here.

Sick Time

Health challenges can arise unexpectedly. Nutanix supports you with paid time off to focus on recovery or medical care when you need it most.

All employees receive 80 hours (10 days) of paid sick time each calendar year, which is prorated in your first year of employment, based on the month you join Nutanix. Sick time refreshes each January, up to a maximum of 80 hours. If you’re sick and unable to work, notify your manager as soon as possible and capture your sick time in Workday.

Sick time can be used for absences for up to five consecutive business days. Sick time replaces 100% of your pay when you need to take time away from work due to an illness, to care for a sick dependent, as the result of an injury, or for pregnancy.

Note: Unused sick days are not paid out when you leave Nutanix.

What if I need more than five sick days in a row?

You must apply for a leave of absence if you're unable to work for more than five consecutive business days due to your own illness, injury, arrival of a new baby, or because you're caring for a sick family member. This ensures compliance with company policy and that you receive the full leave to which you're entitled.

Note: Flexible Time Off (FTO) or vacation time off isn’t a substitute for sick time or going on a leave of absence.

Volunteer Time Off

At Nutanix, we believe in giving back—locally and globally. Our Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program is designed to support your efforts to make a meaningful impact in the communities that matter to you.

Eligible employees can take up to 32 hours of paid VTO per fiscal year to participate in volunteer activities with qualified nonprofit organizations. Whether you choose to volunteer individually or as part of a team, VTO gives you the flexibility to contribute during the business day without affecting your vacation, sick leave, or PTO balances.

You can request time off in Workday for manager approval—a one-week advance notice is required. Log into the Nutanix Spark portal for more information and to track your time off.

Jury Duty/Witness Service

If you’re a regular, full-time employee called to jury duty or subpoenaed to serve as a witness, you’ll receive your regular base pay for serving up to five days per year. Be sure to notify your manager as soon as possible and record your time off in Workday.

For more information on jury duty/witness service, click here.

Bereavement Time Off

It’s important to take some time for yourself and your family when you suffer a loss. Nutanix offers employees time off for the death of a family member. Review Nutanix’s Global Bereavement Time Off Program. Be sure to notify your manager as soon as possible about the time you’ll need off and record the time in Workday.

When you or your family are grieving, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Concern, offers free and confidential counseling through live or virtual visits, 24/7. Visit Concern (access code: nutanix) or call 800-344-4222 to talk to someone. Explore other things to think about when you experience a death in the family.