Manitoba School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Christmas Break, 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri) (12 days). Official Manitoba public school board dates.
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Next school holiday in Manitoba
Christmas Break begin on — 52 days away.
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The 2027 school year begins on .
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2026 calendar
Manitoba 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) – 13 Mar 2026 (Fri) | Days68 | |
Mid-Winter BreakBreakBreak | Dates16 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) | Days5 | |
Spring TermTermTerm | Dates23 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 26 Jun 2026 (Fri) | Days96 | |
Summer HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates27 Jun 2026 (Sat) – 7 Sept 2026 (Mon) | Summer holidays run until Labour Day weekend; student start dates vary by board. | Days73 |
Fall TermTermTerm | Dates8 Sept 2026 (Tue) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) | Days102 | |
Christmas BreakBreakBreak | Dates21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri) | Days12 |
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At a glance
- School days
- 266
- Holiday days
- 90
- Terms
- 3
- Longest break
- 73d
- Shortest break
- 5d
- Avg break
- 30d
Summer Holidays
Mid-Winter Break
Year 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, 23 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 26 Jun 2026 (Fri); Fall Term, 8 Sept 2026 (Tue) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Mid-Winter Break, 16 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 20 Mar 2026 (Fri); Summer Holidays, 27 Jun 2026 (Sat) – 7 Sept 2026 (Mon); Christmas Break, 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri)
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School holidays by year
FAQ
How many major Manitoba school holiday blocks are there each year?
Most Manitoba 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 Manitoba?
The next school holiday in Manitoba is Christmas Break, starting 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) (2026).
When are the next Manitoba school holidays?
Open the Manitoba 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 Manitoba?
No. The next school holiday is Christmas Break, starting 21 Dec 2026 (Mon).
Are TermBreaks dates the official MB school holidays?
Dates are taken from the cited Manitoba 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 Manitoba school holiday dates?
Cross-check the cited source at https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ 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 Manitoba 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 Manitoba 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 Manitoba?
The 2027 Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning school year begins on 4 Jan 2027 (Mon).