Alberta School Holidays & Term Dates
Summer Holidays is on now — 26 Jun 2026 (Fri) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun) (66 days). Official Alberta public school board dates.
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2026 calendar
Alberta school holidays in 2026 include the mid-winter (March) break, summer holidays through Labour Day, and Christmas break spanning into early 2027. Boards may adjust first and last instructional days.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Winter TermTerm | 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 18 Mar 2026 (Wed) | 73 |
Mid-Winter BreakBreak | 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) – 29 Mar 2026 (Sun) | 10 |
Spring TermTerm | 30 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 25 Jun 2026 (Thu) | 88 |
Summer HolidaysBreak Summer holidays run until Labour Day weekend; student start dates vary by board. | 26 Jun 2026 (Fri) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun) | 66 |
Fall Term (pre-break)Term | 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) – 10 Nov 2026 (Tue) | 72 |
Fall BreakBreak | 11 Nov 2026 (Wed) – 15 Nov 2026 (Sun) | 5 |
Fall Term (post-break)Term | 16 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) | 33 |
Christmas BreakBreak | 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) | 16 |
At a glance
- School days
- 266
- Holiday days
- 97
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 66d
- Shortest break
- 5d
- Avg break
- 24.3d
Summer Holidays
Fall Break
Year timeline
- Winter Term· 73d
- Mid-Winter Break· 10d
- Spring Term· 88d
- Summer Holidays· 66d
- Fall Term (pre-break)· 72d
- Fall Break· 5d
- Fall Term (post-break)· 33d
- Christmas Break· 16d
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FAQ
When are the next Alberta school holidays?
Open the Alberta hub for a live countdown to the next break, or pick a year calendar for Christmas break, mid-winter/March break and summer holidays. Board calendars can differ slightly from the reference dates we publish.
Are TermBreaks dates the official AB school holidays?
Dates are taken from the cited Alberta education authority or a large public board used as the provincial reference. Every page links the source and last-verified date. Always confirm first/last instructional days with your school board.
Do all Alberta schools follow the same calendar?
No. Canadian school boards (and Quebec centres de services scolaires) set instructional calendars within provincial rules. Christmas and March/mid-winter breaks are usually aligned, but PA days and start/end dates often differ.
How many major Alberta school holiday blocks are there each year?
Most Alberta public calendars include a Christmas/winter break, a mid-winter or March break, and a long summer holiday from late June until after Labour Day. Some boards also add a fall break.
Where can I verify Alberta school holiday dates?
Cross-check the cited source at https://www.cbe.ab.ca/registration/calendars/Documents/2026-2027-Instructional-Calendar.pdf and your local school board calendar. TermBreaks links sources and last-verified dates on every calendar page and on the methodology page.
Can Catholic or independent schools in Alberta use different dates?
Yes. Catholic and independent schools often align with public-board holidays but can set their own PA days and instructional calendars. Confirm with your school before booking travel.
When is Mid-Winter Break in Alberta 2026?
Mid-Winter Break runs from March 20, 2026 to March 29, 2026 (10 days) on the reference calendar used here. Verify against your board calendar before booking travel.
When is Summer Holidays in Alberta 2026?
Summer Holidays runs from June 26, 2026 to August 30, 2026 (66 days) on the reference calendar used here. Verify against your board calendar before booking travel.
When is Fall Break in Alberta 2026?
Fall Break runs from November 11, 2026 to November 15, 2026 (5 days) on the reference calendar used here. Verify against your board calendar before booking travel.
When is Christmas Break in Alberta 2026?
Christmas Break runs from December 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027 (16 days) on the reference calendar used here. Verify against your board calendar before booking travel.
Are PA days included in the Alberta 2026 holiday list?
No. TermBreaks lists term blocks and major holiday breaks. Professional activity (PA) days are board-specific and are not always published as term breaks.