These days are paid holidays for full-time and part-time regular staff and faculty, and may be paid days for other employees -- see Policy 38 for details.
- Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 793 members can refer to article 14 of the collective agreement between the University of Waterloo and CUPE Local 793.
- Ontario Public Service Employee Union Local 231 can refer to article 12 of the collective agreement between the University of Waterloo and Special Constable Services.
| Holiday | Observed date |
|---|---|
| Labour Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| Additional Day | Wednesday, December 24, 2025* |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26, 2025 |
| Additional Day | Monday, December 29, 2025 |
| Additional Day | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 |
| Additional Day | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Additional Day | Friday, January 2, 2026 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 |
| Civic Holiday | Monday, August 3, 2026 |
* If December 24 falls on a business day, it is a paid day off but not considered a floating day.