University Observed Holidays

The University of Windsor Observed Holiday Schedules are posted for 2026 and 2027.

Follow these links to download the holiday schedule in PDF format or refer to the grid format below:


Date (2026)

 Holidays/Notes

January 1 (Thurs)  New Year’s Day
January 2 (Fri)  Additional Day (University Holiday)
January 5 (Mon)  Note: First Regular Working Day of 2026
February 16 (Mon)  Family Day 
February 20 (Fri)  Additional Day - Reading/Study Week (University Holiday)  
April 3  (Fri)  Good Friday
May 18 (Mon)  Victoria Day
July 1 (Wed)  Canada Day
August 3 (Mon)  Civic Holiday
September 7 (Mon)  Labour Day
October 12 (Mon)  Thanksgiving Day
December 23 (Wed)  Note: Last Regular Working Day of 2026
December 24 (Thurs)  Christmas Eve (University Holiday)
December 25 (Fri)  Christmas Day
December 28 (Mon)   Replaces Boxing Day
December 29 (Tues)  Additional Day (University Holiday)
December 30 (Wed)  Additional Day (University Holiday)
December 31 (Thurs)  New Year's Eve (University Holiday)

2027

 
January 1, 2027 (Fri)  New Year's Day
January 4, 2027 (Mon)    Note: First Regular Working Day of 2027

Date (2027)

 Holidays/Notes

January 1 (Fri)  New Year’s Day
January 4 (Mon)  Note: First Regular Working Day of 2027
February 15 (Mon)  Family Day
February 19 (Fri)  Additional Day - Reading/Study Week (University Holiday) 
March 26 (Fri)  Good Friday
May 24 (Mon)  Victoria Day
July 1 (Thu)  Canada Day
August 2 (Mon)  Civic Holiday
September 6 (Mon)  Labour Day
October 11 (Mon)  Thanksgiving Day
December 23 (Thurs)  Replaces Christmas Eve (University Holiday)
December 24 (Fri)  Replaces Christmas Day
December 30 (Thurs)  Replaces New Year’s Eve (University Holiday)
December 31 (Fri)  Replaces New Year’s Day

2028

 

January 3, 2028 (Mon)    Note: First Regular Working Day of 2028