Community feedback on the 2026-2027 school calendar

School calendars must follow requirements set by provincial and federal governments. These include including statutory holiday dates, minimum instructional hours under the BC School Act, and Ministry of Education and collective agreement provisions for non‑instructional and professional development days. Because these guidelines determine most calendar decisions, there is limited flexibility for major changes.

In addition to these requirements, New Westminster Schools also aims to align winter and spring breaks with other Metro Vancouver school districts to support families with scheduling. 

Members of our community are cordially invited to provide input on the proposed 2026-2027 school calendar. Please share your feedback with us on the proposed calendar by emailing boardofeducation@sd40.bc.ca between February 10, 2026 and February 27, 2026.

General school calendar (2025-2026)

EVENTDATE
Labour DayMonday, September 1
Schools reopen (partial day)Tuesday, September 2
Non-Instructional Day – Professional DevelopmentMonday, September 29
National Day of Truth and ReconciliationTuesday, September 30
Thanksgiving DayMonday, October 13
Non-Instructional DayFriday, October 24
Remembrance DayTuesday, November 11
Non-Instructional Day – Professional DevelopmentFriday, November 21
Winter BreakDecember 22 – January 2
Schools reopenMonday, January 5
Family DayMonday, February 16
Non-Instructional Day – Professional DevelopmentTuesday, February 17
Spring BreakMarch 16 – 27
Schools reopenMonday, March 30
Good FridayFriday, April 3
Easter MondayMonday, April 6
Non-Instructional Day – Professional DevelopmentMonday, April 27
Non-Instructional Day – Professional DevelopmentFriday, May 15
Victoria DayMonday, May 18
Last day of school for studentsThursday, June 25
Administrative DayFriday, June 26

Downloadable calendars