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2025-26 December and January holiday hours for Public Health

December 16, 2025

Please note that all WDG Public Health offices will be closed to the public starting Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. and will re-open on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

For public health emergencies or to report a communicable disease, call 1-877-884-8653.

Vaccination Services

There are no scheduled vaccination clinics operating during the closure. 

Dental Services (HSO and Seniors Dental)

Public Health dental services will be closed for the holidays. For a dental emergency, please contact a dental office or healthcare provider.

Well Water Testing Sample Drop-off

The last day for well water sample drop-off:

Guelph: Tuesday, December 23  at 11 a.m.
Fergus: Tuesday, December 23  at 10:30 a.m.
Orangeville: Tuesday, December 23  at 10 a.m.
Shelburne: Monday, December 22 at 11:30 a.m.
Erin Township: Monday, December 22 at 1 p.m.

Samples will NOT be accepted on Wednesday, December 24. Water sample drop-offs will resume during regular office hours in Guelph, Fergus and Orangeville on Friday, January 2, 2026; drop-offs at the Shelburne and Erin locations resume Monday, January 5, 2026.