The Board of Education and the Ministry of Education have approved the 2026-2027 school year calendar. The calendar highlights school openings, vacation breaks, the last day of classes, and non-instructional days.
The calendar was developed in consultation with Sooke (#62) and Saanich (#63) school districts in an effort to align important dates as much as possible. The District also sought public input on the calendar for 30 days prior to finalizing.
Printable Version of 2026/2027 School Year Calendar
| 2026/2027 School Year Calendar | |
|---|---|
| Professional Development Days (Non-instructional Days) | Monday, September 21, 2026 Friday, October 23, 2026 Friday, November 27, 2026 Friday, February 12, 2027 Friday, May 21, 2027 One additional day to be chosen by each school |
| School Opening Day | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| Last day of class before Winter vacation | Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Schools re-open after Winter vacation | Monday, January 4, 2027 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 15, 2027 |
| Last day of class before Spring vacation | Friday, March 12, 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, March 29, 2027 |
| Schools re-open after Spring vacation | Wednesday, March 31, 2027 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 24, 2027 |
| Last day of school for students | Thursday, June 24, 2027 |
| Administrative Day and School Closing | Friday, June 25, 2027 |