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Markham Campus Holiday Closures

As we enter the holiday season, please be advised that from December 3 to December 23—during the exam period—there will be adjusted hours of operation for select Markham Campus services, and no classes, tutorials, or laboratories. Please see below for the full schedules.

York’s campuses will be closed starting Wednesday, Dec. 24 through to Friday, Jan. 2 and will
re-open on Monday, Jan. 5
. Please note, there may be a few exceptions where certain areas of the building are open — details to be confirmed.

December Exam Period and Holiday Season Schedule

Building access hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. On Saturdays and Sundays, entry is limited to the North West entrance. Outside of building hours, card access is required via the North West entrance only.

Effective December 4 to December 23, 2025, Shuttle Services will operate with one bus providing a total of eight trips daily, Monday to Friday.

Winter Exam Shuttle Service

Markham Café North Atrium

Please note that the Markham Café will operate with adjusted hours during December.

  • December 3–4: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • December 5: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • December 8–12: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
  • December 15–19: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
  • December 22–23: Closed

KitchenMate 2nd Floor

KitchenMate will be stocked during the Winter Exam Week

Markham Campus Food Services

The Bookstore will be open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

View Bookstore Hours

Delivery Services will be available Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The JD Wellness Studio

No drop-in sports programming during the winter break. Drop-in sports programming will resume January 5, 2026.

Explore JD Wellness Studio offerings

Markham PanAm Centre

PanAm Fitness hours will remain the same, except on the statutory holidays of December 25 and 26. For more information please visit markhampanamcentre.ca

Library spaces:

  • Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
    See full details and services

Making and Media Creation Lab:

  • Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    View lab schedule and offerings

The reception desk and services will be closed from December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Usual operations will resume on January 5, 2026.

On-call support available in Student Housing via Dons on duty.

For more information visit Markham Student Housing/4stay or email markhamhousing@yorku.ca 

Academic & Student Support Advising

  • Monday to Friday (Continuing): Metropia Student Success Centre, Suite 1010, available 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Career & Educational Development

  • In-person drop-ins: MK 3040R, Monday 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Virtual drop-ins (Zoom): Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Learning Skills & Academic Success – Metropia Student Success Centre, Suite 2005

  • Monday to Thursday*: Staff available onsite and online, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

*Please check the website for PASS, Peer Tutoring, and events.

Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

On-call support is available after hours; please contact Community Safety.

Daily regular help desk support available Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

After-hours support is available on Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

*This schedule is subject to change. Hours may be adjusted as needed.

Community Safety Available 24/7

The Community Safety Department works closely with other departments and community partners to provide services that ensure the safety of York University's campuses. Learn More.

In the event of an emergency, please call 911 and report the incident to York University Markham Campus Community Safety by calling 416-736-3333. 

Why Work Alone Program

Markham Campus staff and faculty requiring access during the closure are asked to email
Jasmin Halsband – Security Supervisor.
Please provide your name, position, and the date / time you require access. If you are working alone, please call Security Services at 416-650-8000, to request a periodic check-in.

*In the event of an emergency, please call 911 and report the incident to York University Markham Campus Community Safety by calling 416-736-3333.