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Halton Catholic District School Board calendar 2026-27

HCDSB’s 2026-27 school year starts Tuesday, September 8, 2026, March Break is Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19, 2027, and the last day is Secondary: Tuesday, June 29, 2027; Elementary: Wednesday, June 30, 2027. Every PA day, holiday and break below is copied from the board’s own published calendar.

Key dates at a glance

First day of school
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Last day of school
Secondary: Tuesday, June 29, 2027; Elementary: Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Christmas Break
Monday, December 21, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027
March Break
Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19, 2027
PA days
7 PA days each for elementary and secondary
Exams
Jan 28 – Feb 3 (semester 1 exams); Jun 22–28 (semester 2 exams)

Add every date to your phone or computer calendar: HCDSB 2026-27 calendar (.ics)

PA days 2026-27 (no classes)

DateWhatWho
Sep 2
Wed
PA day (provincial priorities)All students
Sep 3
Thu
PA day (provincial priorities)All students
Oct 9
Fri
PA dayAll students
Nov 27
Fri
PA day (elementary reporting, secondary priorities)All students
Jan 29
Fri
PA day (elementary reporting)Elementary
Feb 5
Fri
PA day (secondary reporting)Secondary
Apr 19
Mon
PA day (provincial priorities)All students
Jun 4
Fri
PA dayElementary
Jun 30
Wed
PA daySecondary

Holidays and breaks

DateWhatWho
Sep 7
Mon
Labour DayAll students
Oct 12
Mon
ThanksgivingAll students
Dec 21 – Jan 1
Mon–Fri
Christmas BreakAll students
Feb 15
Mon
Family DayAll students
Mar 15–19
Mon–Fri
March BreakAll students
Mar 26
Fri
Good FridayAll students
Mar 29
Mon
Easter MondayAll students
May 24
Mon
Victoria DayAll students

Exams

DateWhatWho
Jan 28 – Feb 3
Thu–Wed
Semester 1 examsSecondary
Jun 22–28
Tue–Mon
Semester 2 examsSecondary

Other key dates

DateWhatWho
Sep 8
Tue
First day of schoolAll students
Dec 18
Fri
Early dismissal for all students (90 minutes)All students
Feb 8
Mon
First day of term 2 / semester 2All students
Jun 29
Tue
Last day of instructionSecondary
Jun 30
Wed
Last day of instructionElementary

Which schools this covers

All HCDSB elementary and secondary schools. Kindergarten (Year 1 and Year 2) families get gradual-entry details from their school.

  • HCDSB calls winter break the Christmas Break.
  • Friday, December 18, 2026 is an early dismissal day for all students (90 minutes early).
  • June 1, 2027 is Ontario Day, an instructional day.

Check HCDSB’s own calendar before you book anything: boards can amend their calendars during the year, and some schools run a calendar of their own.

Questions people ask

+When is the first day of school for HCDSB in 2026?

The first day of school for Halton Catholic District School Board students is Tuesday, September 8, 2026, according to the board’s 2026-27 calendar.

+When is March Break 2027 for HCDSB?

March Break: Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19, 2027. Good Friday is Friday, March 26, 2027.

+When are the PA days for HCDSB in 2026-27?

7 PA days each for elementary and secondary, with no classes: Sep 2, Sep 3, Oct 9, Nov 27, Jan 29 (elementary), Feb 5 (secondary), Apr 19, Jun 4 (elementary), Jun 30 (secondary).

+When is winter break for HCDSB?

Christmas Break: Monday, December 21, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027.

+When is the last day of school for HCDSB in 2027?

Secondary: Tuesday, June 29, 2027; Elementary: Wednesday, June 30, 2027.

Sources

Every date was checked against these sources on October 31, 2026.