Winter Term
–
68 days
2026 British Columbia School Holidays & Term Dates
British Columbia 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: Vancouver School Board (SD39)Last verified
Next British Columbia school holiday
12 days
The next 2026 school holiday is Christmas Break, from 21 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 2027 — 67 days away.
2026 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Winter Break | Start | End | Duration12 days |
| Summer Holidays Summer holidays run until Labour Day weekend; student start dates vary by board. | Start | End | Duration74 days |
| Christmas Break | Start | End | Duration12 days |
2026 school term dates
Spring Term
–
88 days
Fall Term
–
102 days
School holiday periods
Mid-Winter Break school holidays 2026
Mid-Winter Break runs from 16 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 27 Mar 2026 (Fri) (12 days inclusive). The Mid-Winter Break end on 27 Mar 2026 (Fri). Spring Term begins and schools reopen on 30 Mar 2026 (Mon).
Summer Holidays school holidays 2026
Summer Holidays runs from 26 Jun 2026 (Fri) – 7 Sept 2026 (Mon) (74 days inclusive). The Summer Holidays end on 7 Sept 2026 (Mon). Fall Term begins and schools reopen on 8 Sept 2026 (Tue).
Christmas Break school holidays 2026
Christmas Break runs from 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).
British Columbia 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 begins)
- School year ends
Ideas for the Christmas Break
With 12 days available, these destinations work well without spending most of the break travelling.
Tokyo
Japan
Great for 7-9 days
Tokyo is a good fit for this 12-day break because a 7-9 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers theme parks and city sights.
- Theme parks
- City
- Family
Explore TokyoTaipei
Taiwan
Great for 4-5 days
Taipei is a good fit for this 12-day break because a 4-5 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Food
- Family
Explore TaipeiBali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali is a good fit for this 12-day break because a 6-8 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
Explore Bali
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FAQ
When are the Mid-Winter Break school holidays in British Columbia in 2026?
The Mid-Winter Break run from 16 Mar 2026 (Mon) to 27 Mar 2026 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).
When is Mid-Winter Break in British Columbia 2026?
Mid-Winter Break runs from March 16, 2026 to March 27, 2026 (12 days) on the reference calendar used here. Verify against your board calendar before booking travel.
When are the Summer Holidays school holidays in British Columbia in 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from 26 Jun 2026 (Fri) to 7 Sept 2026 (Mon) (74 days inclusive).
When is Summer Holidays in British Columbia 2026?
Summer Holidays runs from June 26, 2026 to September 7, 2026 (74 days) on the reference calendar used here. Verify against your board calendar before booking travel.
When are the Christmas Break school holidays in British Columbia in 2026?
The Christmas Break run from 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) to 1 Jan 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).
When is Christmas Break in British Columbia 2026?
Christmas Break runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 (12 days) on the reference calendar used here. Verify against your board calendar before booking travel.
When do schools reopen after Mid-Winter Break in British Columbia?
Schools reopen on 30 Mar 2026 (Mon) for the start of Spring Term.
When does the 2026 British Columbia school year end for summer?
Summer holidays on the reference calendar begin after the spring term ends. Check the year calendar table for the exact last instructional day used here, then confirm with your board.
Are PA days included in the British Columbia 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 Summer Holidays in British Columbia?
Schools reopen on 8 Sept 2026 (Tue) for the start of Fall Term.
When does Winter Term start in British Columbia in 2026?
Winter Term runs from 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) to 13 Mar 2026 (Fri).
When does Spring Term start in British Columbia in 2026?
Spring Term runs from 30 Mar 2026 (Mon) to 25 Jun 2026 (Thu).
When does Fall Term start in British Columbia in 2026?
Fall Term runs from 8 Sept 2026 (Tue) to 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).
When does the 2026 school year start in British Columbia?
The 2026 school year starts on 5 Jan 2026 (Mon).
When does school end in British Columbia in 2026?
The 2026 school year ends on 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).
What is the next school holiday in British Columbia?
The next school holiday is Christmas Break, starting 21 Dec 2026 (Mon). See the Christmas Break section (#christmas-break-school-holidays) for full dates.
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Statistics
- School days
- 258
- Holiday days
- 98
- Terms
- 3
- Longest break
- 74d
- Shortest break
- 12d
- Avg break
- 32.7d
Summer Holidays
Mid-Winter Break
Timeline
Sky bars show school terms, and amber bars show school breaks across 2026.
School terms: Winter Term, 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 13 Mar 2026 (Fri); Spring Term, 30 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 25 Jun 2026 (Thu); Fall Term, 8 Sept 2026 (Tue) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Mid-Winter Break, 16 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 27 Mar 2026 (Fri); Summer Holidays, 26 Jun 2026 (Fri) – 7 Sept 2026 (Mon); Christmas Break, 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri)
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