| 1996 Waterford Senior Hurling Championship | |
| Champions: | Ballygunner |
| Count: | 6 |
| Runners-Up: | Lismore |
| Previous Year: | 1995 |
| Previous Tournament: | 1995 Waterford Senior Hurling Championship |
| Next Year: | 1997 |
| Next Tournament: | 1997 Waterford Senior Hurling Championship |
The 1996 Waterford Senior Hurling Championship was the 96th staging of the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Waterford County Board in 1897.
Ballygunner were the defending champions.
On 22 September 1996, Ballygunner won the championship after a 3–13 to 1–12 defeat of Lismore in the final.[1] This was their sixth championship title overall and their second title in succession.