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Some UI Health Care clinics and services may be closed or have modified hours during holidays or the days immediately before or after a holiday. If you are seeking care, please view our options below.

Please plan ahead for prescription refills, lab work, and appointments, as some clinics and pharmacies may close early or operate with reduced availability around holidays.

Where to receive care on holidays

Even when some locations and clinics are closed for holidays, care is still available. Use the sections below to find holiday care options and learn where to go for same-day or urgent care needs.

Emergency care

For serious or life-threatening medical emergencies, help is always available.

UI Health Care emergency departments are open 24/7 year-round. If you're experiencing severe symptoms or feel your life is at risk, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Same-day care locations

  • Monday, May 25, 2026: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday, July 3, 2026: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 4, 2026: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Monday, Sept. 7, 2026: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026: CLOSED
  • Friday, Nov. 27, 2026: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 25, 2026: CLOSED
  • Friday, Jan. 1, 2027: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Monday, Jan. 18, 2027: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 23, 2026: Closed
  • Monday, May 25, 2026: Closed

Holidays observed by UI Health Care

UI Health Care observes the following holidays each year:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Holiday observances and related schedule adjustments before or after a holiday may impact clinic and office hours. Availability may vary by service and location. If you’re unsure, please contact your clinic directly.

UI Health Care will have limited scheduling staff available during the holidays. Please consider scheduling appointments when clinics resume regular business hours.
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Early closures to plan for

In addition to holiday closures, some medical offices may close early on the following days each year:

  • Friday after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve
  • New Year's Eve

Early closures may also occur when a holiday falls mid-week or near a weekend.

UI Health Care services and amenities hours

Please note that some services and amenities may follow different schedules on holidays.

Memorial Day: Monday, May 25

  • Closed: Fourth Floor Salon and Relaxation Station, Rooftop Cafe, Kaleidescope Gift Shop and Safety Store
  • Wild Rose Gifts will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
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