This section contains Important sessional dates relevant by specific events or occasions.
University-wide Holidays, Closures and Events
| Occasion | Session | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Open House | Spring | University Event | March 29, 2026 |
| Victoria Day - university closed (no classes); Library closed | Spring | Holiday/University Closure | May 18, 2026 |
| Canada Day closure (no classes) | Spring | Holiday/University Closure | July 1, 2026 |
| University Holiday* | Spring | Holiday/University Closure | N/A |
| Civic Holiday (no classes) | Summer | Holiday/University Closure | August 3, 2026 |
| Labour Day | Fall | Holiday/University Closure | September 7, 2026 |
| National Truth and Reconciliation Day (non-instructional day) | Fall | Non-Instructional Day | September 30, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving | Fall | Holiday/University Closure | October 12, 2026 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | Fall | Reading Week | October 13-16, 2026 |
| Christmas and New Year holiday - university closed depending on operational needs; there may be limited service available during this time | Winter | Holiday/University Closure | December 24, 2026 at 12 noon - January 4, 2027 |
| University reopens** | Winter | Holiday/University Closure | January 2, 2026 |
| Family Day | Winter | Holiday/University Closure | February 16, 2026 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | Winter | Reading Week | February 16-20, 2026 |
| President's Holiday | Winter | Holiday/University Closure | February 17, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Winter | Holiday/University Closure | April 3, 2026 |
Residence moving dates
Examinations
| Occasion | Session | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examinations | Spring | Examinations | June 5-6, 2026 |
| Examinations | Spring | Examinations | July 17-18, 2026 |
| Examinations | Summer | Examinations | August 29, 2026 |
| Examinations begin | Fall | Examinations | December 6, 2025 |
| Examinations end | Fall | Examinations | December 18, 2025 |
| Examinations begin | Winter | Examinations | April 9, 2026 |
| Examinations end | Winter | Examinations | April 22, 2026 |
Convocation
| Occasion | Session | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Convocation | Spring | Convocation | June 9-12, 2026 |
| Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Spring Convocation | Winter | Convocation | February 1 |
| Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Fall Convocation | Spring | Convocation | July 1 |
| Fall Convocation | Fall | Convocation | October 16, 2026 |