Events

Thanksgiving 2026 — University Closed
2026-10-12 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Brandon University will be closed on Monday, October 12, in recognition of Thanksgiving. Most services are closed and no classes are scheduled.
For Healthy Living Centre hours, please visit the HLC website.
The university will re-open on Tuesday, October 13. Enjoy your long weekend!

Fall Study Break 2026
2026-11-09 - 2026-11-13
Fall study break runs from Monday, Nov. 9 through Friday, Nov. 13. The university is open, and office support is available regular business hours. However, no classes are scheduled except for Education: BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; Bmus/BEd Yr 5. Regular classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 16.

Remembrance Day 2026 - University Closed
2026-11-11
Lest we forget.
Brandon University will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 to remember the sacrifices made. No classes are scheduled. The university will reopen on Thursday, November 12. The Healthy Living Centre will be open from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Remembrance Day.
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
– Lt-Col. John McCrae

Fall Exams 2026
2026-12-12 - 2026-12-23
Classes end for most Fall Term courses on Friday, December 11, except for Education: BEd (AD);
BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5, which end on Monday, December 21.
School of Music examinations in Applied Music (except BMus/BEd Year 5) take place on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13.
Final examinations for Fall term courses, and mid-term examinations for both term courses, begin on Monday, December 14 and run until Wednesday, December 23.
For exam timetables visit https://www.brandonu.ca/registration/current-registration-guides/exam-timetables/.

2026-27 Holiday Break
2026-12-24 - 2027-01-01
Happy holidays!
Brandon University is closed for the holidays from Thursday, December 24, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027, inclusive.

The University will re-open for employees and student services on Monday, January 4, 2027
Winter Orientation for new students will take place on Monday, January 4, 2027
Winter term classes in Education: BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5 will begin on Monday, January 4, 2027
Most remaining classes start on Tuesday, January 5, 2027

Healthy Living Centre holiday hours can be found here.
Brandon University offers you our warmest wishes for all the best this season, and for a happy and healthy new year.

January Orientation
2027-01-04 00:00 (America/Winnipeg)
Welcome to Brandon University! To help you get started, we are offering January Orientation on Monday, January 4, 2027 for all new students. Classes begin January 5.

First Day of Classes, most programs
2027-01-05
Classes begin for most Winter courses (except Education: BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5). Classes resume for full-year (both-term) courses.
Tuition deadline: Winter fees payable in full.
