Starbucks Vacation & Time Off 2026

This page is your comprehensive 2026 guide for Starbucks Vacation & Time Off 2026 as a Starbucks partner. Use the navigation to explore all topics including login help, scheduling, benefits, policies, and career guidance.

Key Information

How Starbucks vacation and paid time off works for partners: accrual rates by tenure, how to request time off, leaves of absence, and sick days. Below you will find detailed guidance, step-by-step instructions, and answers to the most frequently asked questions by Starbucks partners nationwide.

Starbucks Vacation & Paid Time Off 2026

Starbucks offers competitive vacation, sick time, and other paid time off benefits to help partners maintain work-life balance. Vacation accrual begins after 90 days of service for most retail hourly partners.

Vacation Accrual Rates

For Retail Hourly Partners (Baristas, Shift Supervisors)

You begin accruing vacation after **90 days** of continuous service. Accrual is based on hours worked each pay period. Rates generally increase with tenure:

• 0–1 year: Lower accrual rate (approximately 0.019–0.023 hours per hour worked)
• 1–5 years: Increased rate
• 5+ years: Highest accrual rate

Vacation time carries over year to year and has a maximum accrual cap that increases with tenure.

Sick Time

All partners accrue **1 hour of sick time for every 25 hours worked**. You can use it as soon as it accrues. There is no waiting period.

• Sick time can be used for your own illness, injury, medical appointments, or caring for eligible family members.
• No maximum accrual limit, but carryover is capped at 520 hours per year.

How to Request Time Off

Via Teamworks / Partner Hours App

1. Open the Partner Hours or Teamworks app
2. Go to the Time Off or Availability section
3. Select the dates you want off
4. Choose the type: Vacation, Sick, or Personal
5. Add any notes for your manager
6. Submit the request

Submit vacation requests as early as possible (ideally 2–4 weeks in advance). Sick time should be reported as soon as possible.

Leaves of Absence

For longer absences (medical, parental, personal, etc.), you may need to request a formal Leave of Absence through mySedgwick:

• Call (866) 206-6769 or log into mySedgwick
• Provide required documentation

Eligible partners can receive up to 12–18 weeks of paid parental leave (updated in 2025).

Frequently Asked Questions (2026)

When do I start earning vacation time?

Retail partners begin accruing vacation after 90 days of continuous service.

Can I use vacation time as soon as I earn it?

Yes, once approved by your manager. However, large requests may need more notice.

How do I check my vacation and sick balance?

Log into Partner Hub or the Partner Hours app and go to the Time Off / Benefits section.

Is sick time paid?

Yes. Accrued sick time is paid at your regular hourly rate.

What happens to unused vacation when I leave Starbucks?

Accrued and unused vacation time is paid out upon separation from the company.

Can managers deny my time off request?

Yes, if the store is understaffed or during peak periods. Submitting requests early improves approval chances.

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