When Does School Start in Ottawa, Ontario?
First day of school
Aug 19 to Sep 1
The 3 Ottawa school boards do not start on the same day.
Every Ottawa school board
| School board | First day | Last day | March Break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consortium Centre Jules-Leger French Public | Aug 19 | Jun 17 | Mar 15 - Mar 19 |
| Ottawa Catholic School Board Catholic | Sep 1 | Jun 24 | Mar 15 - Mar 19 |
| Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Public · 3 schools listed | Sep 1 | Jun 25 | Mar 15 - Mar 19 |
| CHEO School Authority Public | - | - | - |
| Conseil des ecoles catholiques du Centre-Est French Catholic | - | - | - |
| Conseil des ecoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario French Public | - | - | - |
Count the days
How many days are in the school year, in winter break and in summer, for schools in Ottawa.
Schools in Ottawa (3)
Common questions
- When does school start in Ottawa in 2026-2027?
- It depends on the school board. CCJL starts Aug 19; OCSB starts Sep 1; OCDSB starts Sep 1.
- How many school boards are there in Ottawa?
- 6: Consortium Centre Jules-Leger, Ottawa Catholic School Board, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, CHEO School Authority, Conseil des ecoles catholiques du Centre-Est, Conseil des ecoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario.
- When is the last day of school in Ottawa?
- CCJL, Thursday, June 17, 2027. OCSB, Thursday, June 24, 2027. OCDSB, Friday, June 25, 2027.
- When is March Break in Ottawa?
- CCJL, Mar 15 to Mar 19. OCSB, Mar 15 to Mar 19. OCDSB, Mar 15 to Mar 19.
Plan the year around these dates
Your board's dates, with room for your own.