British Columbia Holidays and School Calendar 26-27
What the 41 British Columbia school districts share, and where they differ.
Spring Break 2027
Mar 15 - Mar 25
· 11 of 41
Countdown and every board →
Winter Break
Dec 21 - Jan 1
· 32 of 41
Countdown and every board →
First day
Sep 8
· 31 of 41
Last day
Jun 29
· 28 of 41
British Columbia school district calendars
Plan your British Columbia school year
Pick your school district and its breaks and non-instructional days are already in the planner.
Every school district
Where a school district sets its own dates, they are here.
Common questions
- When does school start in British Columbia in 2026-2027?
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 31 of 41 school districts. The rest start within a day or two of it.
- When does school end in British Columbia in 2026-2027?
- Tuesday, June 29, 2027 at 28 of 41 school districts.
- When is Spring Break in British Columbia in 2027?
- Monday, March 15, 2027 to Mar 25 at 11 of 41 school districts.
- How long is Spring Break in British Columbia?
- 9 school days off, plus the weekends either side.
- When is the Christmas break in British Columbia?
- Monday, December 21, 2026 to Jan 1 at 32 of 41 school districts. Classes resume the next school day.
- How many school districts are there in British Columbia?
- 41 with a published 2026-2027 calendar on this site.
- Do all British Columbia school districts have the same calendar?
- No. The statutory holidays are the same everywhere, but each school district sets its own professional development days, and first and last days differ by up to a week.
- How long is the British Columbia school year?
- Sep 8 to Jun 29, which is about 42 weeks including breaks.