Holiday Observance
VIU observes the following holidays for employees.
Holiday Observed |
2020 |
2021 |
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New Year’s Day |
Wednesday, January 1 |
Friday, January 1* |
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Family Day |
Monday, February 17 |
Monday, February 15 |
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Good Friday / |
Friday, April 10 / |
Friday, April 2 / |
|
Victoria Day |
Monday, May 18 |
Monday, May 24 |
|
Canada Day |
Wednesday, July 1 |
Thursday, July 1 |
|
BC Day |
Monday, August 3 |
Monday, August 2 |
|
Labour Day |
Monday, September 7 |
Monday, September 6 |
|
Thanksgiving Day |
Monday, October 12 |
Monday, October 11 |
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Remembrance Day |
Wednesday, November 11 |
Thursday, November 11 |
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Christmas Day* |
Friday, December 25 |
observed Monday, December 27 |
|
Boxing Day* |
observed Monday, December 28 |
observed, Tuesday December 28 |
Note: Vancouver Island University recognizes Easter Monday and Boxing Day as paid holidays
Winter holiday break 2020: December 24, 29, 30 and 31.
*The University will be closed December 24, 2020 and will reopen on January 4, 2021. This closure includes all employees working from home.