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What’s open and closed at UM during Winter Break

Plus how to secure and prepare your spaces

Winter Break is here.

On Dec. 20, the majority of offices and services on University of Manitoba campuses will close beginning at 4:30 p.m. until business hours on Jan. 2, 2025.

Exams will take place at the Fort Garry campus until Dec. 20, and buildings will remain open and monitored until completion, but no services will be available if after closure hours.

Find out everything you need to know about the holiday closure.

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