Alberta School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Fall Break, 11 Nov 2026 (Wed) – 15 Nov 2026 (Sun) (5 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.
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| Period | Dates | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
Winter TermTermTerm | Dates5 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 18 Mar 2026 (Wed) | Days73 | |
Mid-Winter BreakBreakBreak | Dates20 Mar 2026 (Fri) – 29 Mar 2026 (Sun) | Days10 | |
Spring TermTermTerm | Dates30 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 25 Jun 2026 (Thu) | Days88 | |
Summer HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates26 Jun 2026 (Fri) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun) | Summer holidays run until Labour Day weekend; student start dates vary by board. | Days66 |
Fall Term (pre-break)TermTerm | Dates31 Aug 2026 (Mon) – 10 Nov 2026 (Tue) | Days72 | |
Fall BreakBreakBreak | Dates11 Nov 2026 (Wed) – 15 Nov 2026 (Sun) | Days5 | |
Fall Term (post-break)TermTerm | Dates16 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) | Days33 | |
Christmas BreakBreakBreak | Dates19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) | Days16 |
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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
Sky bars show school terms, and amber bars show school breaks across 2026.
School terms: Winter Term, 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 18 Mar 2026 (Wed); Spring Term, 30 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 25 Jun 2026 (Thu); Fall Term (pre-break), 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) – 10 Nov 2026 (Tue); Fall Term (post-break), 16 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Mid-Winter Break, 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) – 29 Mar 2026 (Sun); Summer Holidays, 26 Jun 2026 (Fri) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun); Fall Break, 11 Nov 2026 (Wed) – 15 Nov 2026 (Sun); Christmas Break, 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun)
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School holidays by year
FAQ
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.
What is the next school holiday in Alberta?
The next school holiday in Alberta is Fall Break, starting 11 Nov 2026 (Wed) (2026).
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 schools currently on holiday in Alberta?
No. The next school holiday is Fall Break, starting 11 Nov 2026 (Wed).
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.
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.
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.
When does school start in Alberta?
The 2027 Calgary Board of Education school year begins on 4 Jan 2027 (Mon).