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School dates 2026-27

School dates in Alberta when schools start and end.

In Alberta, schools start between August 31 and September 2 and end between June 25 and June 28 in 2027. Winter break is December 21 to January 1 in most boards, and spring break is anywhere from March 20 to April 2, 2027, depending on the board. Dates vary by board, so check yours before you book.

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Alberta School Year 2026-27 at a Glance

The key dates for Alberta, across the boards we checked.

School starts
Aug 31 – Sept 2
Varies by board
Winter break
December 21 to January 1
Resumes the first weekday after the break
Spring break
anywhere from March 20 to April 2, depending on the board
Varies by board
School ends
Jun 25 – 28
Elementary and secondary vary by board

School Dates by Board in Alberta

First day, winter break, March break and last day, from each board's own calendar. Open a row for its notes and source.

School start, winter break, March break and end dates for 2026-27 by school board
School board	First day	Winter break	March break	Last day
Edmonton Public Schools	Sept 1	Dec 21 – 31	Mar 30 – Apr 2	Jun 28
Calgary Board of Education (CBE)	Aug 31	Dec 19 – Jan 3	Mar 20 – 29	Jun 25
Edmonton Catholic Schools	Sept 2	Dec 21 – Jan 1	Mar 25 – Apr 2	Jun 28

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Who Sets the School Calendar in Alberta?

Each Alberta school board sets its own calendar, so start dates, spring break and end dates differ by board.

For every board's March break week and the longest trip that misses no school, see March break 2027 dates. For statutory holidays and long weekends, see long weekends in Alberta.

Board Notes and Sources

Edmonton Public Schools

Spring break follows Good Friday (Mar 26) and Easter Monday (Mar 29). Teachers' convention Feb 25-26.

Source: Edmonton Public Schools 2026-27 calendar. Checked November 3, 2026.

Calgary Board of Education (CBE)

Runs Saturday Mar 20 to Monday Mar 29, so it takes in Good Friday (Mar 26) and Easter Monday (Mar 29). CBE also has a Fall Break (Nov 11-15).

Source: CBE 2026-27 instructional calendar. Checked November 3, 2026.

Edmonton Catholic Schools

Easter and spring break combined; Mar 25 is a division PD day leading into the break. Three year-round schools follow a separate calendar.

Source: Edmonton Catholic Schools: 2026-27 division calendar. Checked November 3, 2026.

School Dates in Alberta: Common Questions

When do schools start in Alberta in 2026?

Schools in Alberta start between August 31 and September 2 in 2026, depending on the board. Edmonton Public Schools starts September 1, Calgary Board of Education starts August 31, Edmonton Catholic Schools starts September 2. Kindergarten and preschool students may start gradually.

When do schools end in Alberta in 2027?

Classes in Alberta end between June 25 and June 28, 2027, depending on the board. Edmonton Public Schools ends June 28, Calgary Board of Education ends June 25, Edmonton Catholic Schools ends June 28. Check your own board's calendar for the exact last day.

When is winter break in Alberta 2026-27?

Winter break in Alberta is December 21 to January 1 in most boards in 2026-27. Classes resume in January on the first weekday after the break, usually January 4. Boards that start the break earlier or finish later are listed in the table above.

When is March break in Alberta in 2027?

Spring break in Alberta is anywhere from March 20 to April 2, 2027, depending on the board. Each board sets its own dates, and many link the break to Easter, which falls on March 28, 2027. See the March break page for every board and the longest trip that misses no school.

Do all school boards in Alberta have the same dates?

Each Alberta school board sets its own calendar, so start dates, spring break and end dates differ by board. The boards on this page are Edmonton Public Schools, Calgary Board of Education, Edmonton Catholic Schools. Always confirm your own school's calendar before you book.

Where do I find non-instructional and PD days in Alberta?

Non-instructional and PD days are set by each board and often fall on Fridays or Mondays, which makes a long weekend. Where a board lists them, they are in its notes in the table of boards above and in the linked calendar. Your school's own calendar has the final list.

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Last updated: November 3, 2026Dates are read from each board's own 2026-27 calendar and are subject to change. Schools can differ from their board, so confirm with your child's school before you book.