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.