The Greater Victoria School District is asking students, staff, and families to provide feedback on the proposed calendar for the 2027/2028 school year, for which dates are included in the table below for consideration. School District calendars highlight non-instructional days, school openings, vacation breaks, and the last day of classes.
The Greater Victoria School District has collaborated with neighbouring districts in Saanich (School District #63) and Sooke (School District #62) to align calendar dates, including spring and winter breaks, as much as possible.
All feedback can be directed to Communications & Community Engagement by email: community@sd61.bc.ca. The deadline for feedback is Friday, May 30, 2025, at 4 pm. The calendar will be finalized and posted on the School District website in Spring 2025.
| 2027/2028 School Year Calendar | |
|---|---|
| Professional Development Days (Non-instructional Days) | Monday, September 20, 2027 Friday, October 22, 2027 Friday, November 26, 2027 Friday, February 18, 2028 Friday, May 19, 2028 One additional day to be chosen by each school |
| School Opening Day | Tuesday, September 7, 2027 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Thursday, September 30, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving | Monday, October 11, 2027 |
| Remembrance Day | Thursday, November 11, 2027 |
| Last day of classes before Winter vacation | Friday, December 17, 2027 |
| Schools re-open after Winter vacation | Tuesday, January 4, 2028 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 21, 2028 |
| Last day of classes before Spring vacation | Friday, March 17, 2028 |
| Schools re-open after Spring vacation | Monday, April 3, 2028 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 14, 2028 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 17, 2028 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 22, 2028 |
| Last day of school for students | Thursday, June 29, 2028 |
| Administrative Day and School Closing | Friday, June 30, 2028 |