Vancouver School Board (SD39)
Classes resume Mar 30 after Good Friday (Mar 26) and Easter Monday (Mar 29), so students are out Mar 15-29. Winter break: schools reopen Jan 4.
Source: VSB 2026-27 calendar. Checked November 3, 2026.
School dates 2026-27
School dates in British Columbia when schools start and end.
In British Columbia, schools start on September 8 and end between June 25 and June 29 in 2027. Winter break is December 21 to January 1 in most districts, and spring break is March 15 to as late as March 29, 2027. Dates vary by board, so check yours before you book.
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British Columbia School Year 2026-27 at a Glance
The key dates for British Columbia, across the boards we checked.
School starts
Sept 8
Same date across the boards we checked
Winter break
December 21 to January 1
Resumes the first weekday after the break
Spring break
March 15 to as late as March 29
Varies by board
School ends
Jun 25 – 29
Elementary and secondary vary by board
School Dates by Board in British Columbia
First day, winter break, March break and last day, from each board's own calendar. Open a row for its notes and source.
| School board | First day | Winter break | March break | Last day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver School Board (SD39) | Sept 8 | Dec 21 – 31 | Mar 15 – 25 | Jun 29 | |
| Surrey Schools (SD36) | Sept 8 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 15 – 19 | Jun 25 | |
| Burnaby Schools (SD41) | Sept 8 | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Mar 15 – 25 | Jun 29 | |
| Coquitlam Schools (SD43) | Sept 8 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 15 – 29 | Jun 29 |
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Who Sets the School Calendar in British Columbia?
Each BC school district sets its own calendar, so start and end dates, closure days and the length of spring break differ by district.
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 British Columbia.
Board Notes and Sources
Surrey Schools (SD36)
Mar 22-25 are school closure days, then Good Friday and Easter Monday. Schools reopen Mar 30, so students are out Mar 15-29.
Source: Surrey Schools 2026-27 district calendar. Checked November 3, 2026.
Burnaby Schools (SD41)
Board-approved Mar 10, 2026. Schools reopen Jan 4 and Mar 30 (Good Friday Mar 26 and Easter Monday Mar 29 follow the break). The board lists winter vacation from Dec 18; the district's international-student page says Dec 21.
Source: Burnaby SD41 board-approved school calendar 2026-27 to 2028-29. Checked November 3, 2026.
Coquitlam Schools (SD43)
Last day in session is Fri Mar 12. The two-week break includes Good Friday and Easter Monday; schools reopen Tue Mar 30. District pro-D days: Sept 25, Oct 23, Feb 26, Apr 23.
Source: SD43 2026-27 school calendar (approved). Checked November 3, 2026.
School Dates in British Columbia: Common Questions
When do schools start in British Columbia in 2026?
Schools in British Columbia start on September 8 in 2026, depending on the board. Vancouver School Board starts September 8, Surrey Schools starts September 8, Burnaby Schools starts September 8. Kindergarten and preschool students may start gradually.
When do schools end in British Columbia in 2027?
Classes in British Columbia end between June 25 and June 29, 2027, depending on the board. Vancouver School Board ends June 29, Surrey Schools ends June 25, Burnaby Schools ends June 29. Check your own board's calendar for the exact last day.
When is winter break in British Columbia 2026-27?
Winter break in British Columbia is December 21 to January 1 in most districts 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 British Columbia in 2027?
Spring break in British Columbia is March 15 to as late as March 29, 2027. Each district 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 British Columbia have the same dates?
Each BC school district sets its own calendar, so start and end dates, closure days and the length of spring break differ by district. The boards on this page are Vancouver School Board, Surrey Schools, Burnaby Schools, Coquitlam Schools. Always confirm your own school's calendar before you book.
Where do I find pro-D days in British Columbia?
Pro-D days are set by each district and school 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.