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Notice
Canal System Update: Hours of Operation & Last Day of Navigation
10/02/2026 06:54 PM
NOTICE TO MARINERS
CANAL SYSTEM UPDATE
HOURS OF OPERATION & LAST DAY OF NAVIGATION
October 2, 2026
The New York State Canal Corporation announced today the following update:
Last Day of Navigation
The Canal system is scheduled to close to navigation at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. All vessel operators must plan their trips accordingly to ensure they exit the system by that time. Commercial shipping and tour boat operators that have obtained a Post Navigation Season Permit are permitted to be on the Canal system according to the terms of their permit.
2027 Navigation Season
The Canal Corporation anticipates opening the Canal system in May 2027 for the 203rd season of navigation. The opening date and hours of operation will be announced in a subsequent Notice to Mariners.
Stay Connected
The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.
For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.