Animal Care Services - Holiday Order and Delivery Schedule 2026-2027

November 2, 2026

Please note our order and delivery schedule for the 2026-2027 holiday season. Many ACS service areas, including the Business Office and the Training Program, will be closed or operating at limited capacity. Please plan your orders and service requests early to minimize disruptions.

Service AreaHoliday Hours & Deadlines
Business Office & Procurement OfficeClosed Dec. 25, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027. Re-opens at 8 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2027.
Orders & DeliveriesOrders submitted before 12 p.m. on Dec. 8 will be delivered the week of Dec. 14. Last deliveries of 2026 are Dec. 14-18. Orders submitted before 12 p.m. on Dec. 15 will be delivered the week of Jan. 4, 2027.
Pharmaceuticals & Laboratory SuppliesSubmit orders before 12 p.m. on Dec. 14 for the last delivery of 2026. Last supply deliveries are Dec. 14-18.
TransfersSubmit requests before 12 p.m. on Dec. 11. The last transfer of 2026 is Dec. 17.
Facility DeliveriesLoading docks and bays are closed Dec. 25, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027.
Technical ServicesTechnical services will be limited from Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027, and resume Jan. 4. Submit non-urgent technical requests before 12 p.m. on Nov. 27. Please contact your facility team to make arrangements.
Diagnostic & Research Histology LaboratoryThe Diagnostic Lab is closed Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027. The last in-house bacteriology samples are due Dec. 8, unless arrangements are made in advance. The Research Histology Lab is closed Dec. 17, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027.
Training ProgramClosed Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027, unless arrangements are made in advance with the Training team.

Statutory Holiday Service Charge
Statutory rates apply to requests that require animal technician time on statutory holidays when the University is closed.

Contacts for Assistance

Thank you for your ongoing support. We wish you a joyful holiday season.
UBC Animal Care Services

  • Institutional Announcement
Animal Care and Use Program signature UBC Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity

Part of the VP Research & Innovation portfolio

Animal Care and Use Program


Tel 604 822 6283
Fax 604 822 3505

Animal Care Committee


Tel 604 827 5111
Fax 604 822 5093

UBC receives support for managing its research enterprise from the federal Research Support Fund.

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