Winter Term
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73 days
Alberta School Holidays 2026: Term Dates
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.
Source: Calgary Board of EducationLast verified
Next Alberta school holiday
12 days away
The next 2026 school holiday is Fall Break, from 11 Nov 2026 to 15 Nov 2026 — 12 days away. Schools reopen on .
2026 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Winter Break | Start | End | Duration10 days |
| Summer Holidays Summer holidays run until Labour Day weekend; student start dates vary by board. | Start | End | Duration66 days |
| Fall Break | Start | End | Duration5 days |
| Christmas Break | Start | End | Duration16 days |
2026 school term dates
Spring Term
–
88 days
Fall Term (pre-break)
–
72 days
Fall Term (post-break)
–
33 days
School holiday periods
Mid-Winter Break school holidays 2026
Mid-Winter Break runs from 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) – 29 Mar 2026 (Sun) (10 days inclusive). The Mid-Winter Break end on 29 Mar 2026 (Sun). Spring Term begins and schools reopen on 30 Mar 2026 (Mon).
Summer Holidays school holidays 2026
Summer Holidays runs from 26 Jun 2026 (Fri) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun) (66 days inclusive). The Summer Holidays end on 30 Aug 2026 (Sun). Fall Term (pre-break) begins and schools reopen on 31 Aug 2026 (Mon).
Fall Break school holidays 2026
Fall Break runs from 11 Nov 2026 (Wed) – 15 Nov 2026 (Sun) (5 days inclusive). The Fall Break end on 15 Nov 2026 (Sun). Fall Term (post-break) begins and schools reopen on 16 Nov 2026 (Mon).
Christmas Break school holidays 2026
Christmas Break runs from 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).
Alberta school start and reopening dates in 2026
- School year starts
- After the Mid-Winter Break
- Schools reopen (Spring Term begins)
- After the Summer Holidays
- Schools reopen (Fall Term (pre-break) begins)
- After the Fall Break
- Schools reopen (Fall Term (post-break) begins)
- School year ends
FAQ
When are the Mid-Winter Break school holidays in Alberta in 2026?
The Mid-Winter Break run from 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) to 29 Mar 2026 (Sun) (10 days inclusive).
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 are the Summer Holidays school holidays in Alberta in 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from 26 Jun 2026 (Fri) to 30 Aug 2026 (Sun) (66 days inclusive).
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 are the Fall Break school holidays in Alberta in 2026?
The Fall Break run from 11 Nov 2026 (Wed) to 15 Nov 2026 (Sun) (5 days inclusive).
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 are the Christmas Break school holidays in Alberta in 2026?
The Christmas Break run from 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) to 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).
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.
When do schools reopen after Mid-Winter Break in Alberta?
Schools reopen on 30 Mar 2026 (Mon) for the start of Spring Term.
When do schools reopen after Summer Holidays in Alberta?
Schools reopen on 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) for the start of Fall Term (pre-break).
When do schools reopen after Fall Break in Alberta?
Schools reopen on 16 Nov 2026 (Mon) for the start of Fall Term (post-break).
When does Winter Term start in Alberta in 2026?
Winter Term runs from 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) to 18 Mar 2026 (Wed).
When does Spring Term start in Alberta in 2026?
Spring Term runs from 30 Mar 2026 (Mon) to 25 Jun 2026 (Thu).
When does Fall Term (pre-break) start in Alberta in 2026?
Fall Term (pre-break) runs from 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) to 10 Nov 2026 (Tue).
When does Fall Term (post-break) start in Alberta in 2026?
Fall Term (post-break) runs from 16 Nov 2026 (Mon) to 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).
When does the 2026 school year start in Alberta?
The 2026 school year starts on 5 Jan 2026 (Mon).
When does school end in Alberta in 2026?
The 2026 school year ends on 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).
What is the next school holiday in Alberta?
The next school holiday is Fall Break, starting 11 Nov 2026 (Wed). See the Fall Break section (#fall-break-school-holidays) for full dates.
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Statistics
- School days
- 266
- Holiday days
- 97
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 66d
- Shortest break
- 5d
- Avg break
- 24.3d
Summer Holidays
Fall Break
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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