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 7, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24, 2026* |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Monday, December 28, 2026 |
| Additional Day | Tuesday, December 29, 2026 |
| Additional Day | Wednesday, December 30, 2026 |
| Additional Day | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 15, 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 24, 2027 |
| Canada Day | Thursday, July 1, 2027 |
| Additional Day | Friday, July 2, 2027 |
| Civic Holiday | Monday, August 2, 2027 |
* If December 24 falls on a business day, it is a paid day off but not considered an additional or floating day.