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Markham Campus Holiday Closures

As we’re entering the Winter 2026 Reading Week, please be advised that from February 17 to February 20 there will be adjusted hours of operation to some Markham Campus services and there will not be any classes, tutorials or laboratories. Check below for more information on the full schedule.

Reading Week and Family Day Schedule

Markham Campus will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day). Access will be available by card only. Regular services will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

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.

No shuttle service on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day).

Shuttle services will resume with reduced schedule between Feb. 17, 2025 - Feb. 20, 2026.

Reading Week Shuttle Schedule

Markham Café North Atrium

Please note that the Markham Café will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day).

Markham Café will operate from Tuesday to Friday between 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. during Reading Week.

KitchenMate 2nd Floor

KitchenMate will be stocked during the Reading Week.

Markham Campus Food Services

The bookstore will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day). Regular service will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

View Bookstore Hours

Delivery Services will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day). Regular service will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

The JD Wellness Studio

The JD Wellness Studio will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day). Scheduled group classes will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

Explore JD Wellness Studio offerings

Markham PanAm Centre

Pan Am will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day). Regular service will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. For more information please visit markhampanamcentre.ca

Markham Campus Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day). Regular service will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
See full details and services.

Making and Media Creation Lab will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day). Regular service will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
View lab schedule and offerings.

ASAP Services will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day). Regular service will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 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

Metropia Student Success Centre, Suite 1010 will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

Our advising office will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 18, as our advisors will be off‑site attending our Annual Advising Conference. Regular hours will resume Feb. 19, 2026.

Need advising? Visit:

Markham Academic Academic Advising

Markham Student Support Advising

Career & Educational Development

  • In-person drop-ins: Closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day).
  • Virtual drop-ins (Zoom): Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Visit Markham Campus Student Career Services

Learning Skills & Academic Success

Metropia Student Success Centre, Suite 2010

Please visit the Learning Skills & Academic Success website to view the PASS and Peer Tutoring schedules and available services. To register for YU Speak Winter 2026 Session, please fill out this form.

Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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

Digital Services Help Desk will be closed on Monday Feb. 16, 2026 (Family Day). Regular service will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

After-hours support is available on Monday to Friday 3:30 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 after hours 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.