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University & Statutory Holidays

2026/2027 Holiday Schedule

The University will be observing the following days as holidays and special vacation days in 2026/2027 for those employees who are not scheduled to work on weekends:

The University holidays will be observed as follows:

*Louis Riel Day Monday, February 16, 2026
*Good Friday Friday, April 3, 2026
*Victoria Day Monday, May 18, 2026
*Canada Day

Tuesday, July 1, 2026

Terry Fox Day Monday, August 3, 2026
*Labour Day Monday, September 7, 2026
Truth & Reconciliation Day Wednesday, September 30, 2026  
*Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 12, 2026
Remembrance Day  Wednesday, November 11, 2026  
*Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026
Observance of Boxing Day Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Floating Holiday Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Two (1/2) Day Holidays Thursday, December 24, 2026
Vacation Day #1 Monday, December 28, 2026
Vacation Day #2 Thursday, December 31, 2026
Vacation Day #3 Monday, January 4, 2027
*New Year's Day Friday, January 1, 2027
Return to Work Tuesday, January 5, 2027
*Louis Riel Day Monday, February 15, 2027

*Denotes Employment Standards

Please Note:

  • Only salaried employees are eligible for the 3 Vacation Days during Christmas Break.
  • Overtime rates are not applicable to the hours worked by variable paid hourly employees on any of the 3 Christmas Break vacation days.
  • Overtime rates are applicable to anyone who works on a stat/holiday for which they are eligible.

Please contact your HR Consultant if you require further information or clarification.