Nunavut Holidays and School Calendar 26-27
What the 2 Nunavut school operations share, and where they differ.
Christmas Break
Dec 21 - Jan 1
· 1 of 2
Countdown and every board →
First day
Sep 1
· 2 of 2
Last day
Jun 24
· 1 of 2
Nunavut school operation calendars
Plan your Nunavut school year
Pick your school operation and its breaks and non-instructional days are already in the planner.
Holidays every school operation closes for
- Labour Day Monday, September 7, 2026
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 12, 2026
- Remembrance Day Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Victoria Day Monday, May 24, 2027
Every school operation
Where a school operation sets its own dates, they are here.
| School operation | First day | Last day | March Break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission scolaire francophone du Nunavut | Sep 1 | Jun 24 | - |
| Nunavut Department of Education | Sep 1 | Jun 18 | - |
Common questions
- When does school start in Nunavut in 2026-2027?
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 2 of 2 school operations. The rest start within a day or two of it.
- When does school end in Nunavut in 2026-2027?
- Thursday, June 24, 2027 at 1 of 2 school operations.
- When is the Christmas break in Nunavut?
- Monday, December 21, 2026 to Jan 1 at 1 of 2 school operations. Classes resume the next school day.
- How many school operations are there in Nunavut?
- 2 with a published 2026-2027 calendar on this site.
- Do all Nunavut school operations have the same calendar?
- No. The statutory holidays are the same everywhere, but each school operation sets its own professional development days, and first and last days differ by up to a week.
- How long is the Nunavut school year?
- Sep 1 to Jun 24, which is about 42 weeks including breaks.