Happy Holidays from McMaster

A reminder that the University will be closed on December 24th this year and will reopen on January 3rd, 2022.

December 23, 2021

Happy Holidays from McMaster University! We’re wishing you a safe and peaceful holiday season.

A reminder that the University will close end of day today (December 23rd). For anyone who already had the day booked for vacation the time will not be deducted from your vacation allotment for the year. Details here.

McMaster will reopen on January 3rd, 2022. Please see here for more details.

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