School Holidays in Canada 2023 / 2024
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When are the school holidays in Canada for 2023 and 2024? Learn more here using our Calendar for School Holidays in Canada.
In Canada, school holidays differ depending on the province and school district you live in. The first day of school and last day of school will also vary based on your school district. Generally, the first day of school is in September on the first Tuesday following Labour day.
If you’re planning on travelling throughout Canada during a holiday, it can be great to know the national and provincial school holidays to avoid peak-season!
School Holidays Canada 2023
In Canada, school breaks include March break, Thanksgiving or Fall break, and Christmas break. The dates will vary depending on your province and your school district. Check out this table to see what holidays apply to your area.
| Holiday | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| New Years Day | January 1st | This is a National Holiday! |
| Family Day, Islander Day, Louis Real Day, Heritage Day | February 20th | This is a holiday occurring on the third Monday of February, it's name differs per province. |
| March Break | During March | Check your school district for March Break. |
| Good Friday | April 7th | This is a National Holiday! Exception for QB. |
| Easter Monday | April 10th | This is a Provincial Holiday for QB. |
| Victoria Day | May 22nd | This is a National Holiday! Exception for NB, NS, NL. |
| National Indigenous People's Day | June 21st | This is a Provincial Holiday for NWT. |
| St. Jean Baptiste Day | June 23rd-24th | This is a Provincial Holiday for QB. |
| Labour Day | September 4th | This is a National Holiday! |
| Thanksgiving | October 9th | This is a National Holiday! Check your school district for Thanksgiving break or Fall break. |
| Rememberance Day | November 11th | This is a National Holiday! Exception for MB, NS, ON, QB. |
| Christmas Day | December 25th | This is a National Holiday! Check your school district for Christmas break or Winter break. |
School Holidays Canada 2024
| Holiday | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| New Years Day | January 1st | This is a National Holiday! |
| Family Day, Islander Day, Louis Real Day, Heritage Day | February 19th | This is a holiday occurring on the third Monday of February, it's name differs per province. |
| March Break | During March | Check your school district for March Break. |
| Good Friday | March 29th | This is a National Holiday! Exception for QB. |
| Easter Monday | April 1st | This is a Provincial Holiday for QB. |
| Victoria Day | May 20th | This is a National Holiday! Exception for NB, NS, NL. |
| National Indigenous People's Day | June 21st | This is a Provincial Holiday for NWT. |
| St. Jean Baptiste Day | June 23rd-24th | This is a Provincial Holiday for QB. |
| Labour Day | September 2nd | This is a National Holiday! |
| Thanksgiving | October 14th | This is a National Holiday! Check your school district for Thanksgiving break or Fall break. |
| Rememberance Day | November 11th | This is a National Holiday! Exception for MB, NS, ON, QB. |
| Christmas Day | December 25th | This is a National Holiday! Check your school district for Christmas break or Winter break. |
Wondering what to do on the school holidays? Take a look at our day out activities for kids for simple and inexpensive ideas! Bad weather? Take a look at our rainy day ideas to keep the kids preoccupied indoors.
