Depending upon the work requirements of University Departments, the holiday schedule will be in effect from December 24, 2024, through January 1, 2025, inclusive. Office and regular business hours will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Pay Date Deadlines:

The following days will be given to permanent and term staff as paid time off: December 24, 27, 30, and 31, 2024 (4 gift days).  For those employees who must work on any of these days, time off will be given at a later date. 

Please note: Students, and casual are not eligible for the “gift” days of December 24, 27, 30, and 31. 

The holiday schedule for specific departments is as follows:

• Security Services will continue over this period, 24 hours a day. 
• Shipping/Receiving and Mail Services will resume regular hours on January 2, 2025.     
• Development and Alumni Engagement will be open December 30 and 31, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Veterinary Teaching Hospital will be available for emergency service only throughout the holiday period. It Will resume regular hours on January 2, 2025.
• Chi‐Wan Young Sports Centre will be closed on December 24, 25, and 31, and January 1. It will be open on December 23 from 8 am to 8 pm, December 26 from 9 am to 5 pm, December 27 from 8 am to 8 pm, December 28 and 29 from 9 am to 8 pm, and December 30 from 8 am to 8 pm. Regular operating hours will resume on January 2, 2025. Hours are also posted at https://www.upei.ca/ar/athletic-facilities/chi-wan-young-sports-centre/hours
• Diagnostic Services will be closed on December 25, 26, and 29, and January 1. It will be open on December 24, 28, and 31 from 8 am to 12 pm, and on December 27 and 30 from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Regular operating hours will resume on January 2, 2025.

Departmental authorities who require support staff over the holiday period should make their requirements known to the Human Resources Department no later than two weeks prior to the holiday.