Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board calendar 2026-27
HWDSB’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 Tuesday, June 29, 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
- Tuesday, June 29, 2027
- Winter 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 25–29 (exam days); Jun 21–25 (exam days)
Add every date to your phone or computer calendar: HWDSB 2026-27 calendar (.ics)
PA days 2026-27 (no classes)
| Date | What | Who |
|---|---|---|
Sep 2 Wed | PA day | All students |
Sep 3 Thu | PA day | All students |
Oct 26 Mon | PA day | All students |
Nov 27 Fri | PA day | Elementary |
Jan 22 Fri | PA day | Elementary |
Feb 1 Mon | PA day | Secondary |
Apr 16 Fri | PA day | Secondary |
Jun 4 Fri | PA day | Elementary |
Jun 28 Mon | PA day | Secondary |
Jun 30 Wed | PA day | All students |
Holidays and breaks
| Date | What | Who |
|---|---|---|
Sep 7 Mon | Labour Day | All students |
Oct 12 Mon | Thanksgiving | All students |
Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mon–Fri | Winter Break | All students |
Feb 15 Mon | Family Day | All students |
Mar 15–19 Mon–Fri | March Break | All students |
Mar 26 Fri | Good Friday | All students |
Mar 29 Mon | Easter Monday | All students |
May 24 Mon | Victoria Day | All students |
Exams
| Date | What | Who |
|---|---|---|
Jan 25–29 Mon–Fri | Exam days | Secondary |
Jun 21–25 Mon–Fri | Exam days | Secondary |
Other key dates
| Date | What | Who |
|---|---|---|
Sep 8 Tue | First day of school | All students |
Feb 2 Tue | Last day of semester 1 (Future Preparedness Day) | Secondary |
Feb 3 Wed | First day of semester 2 | Secondary |
Jun 29 Tue | Last day of school | All students |
Which schools this covers
Elementary and secondary schools. HWDSB also publishes a 5-day-cycle elementary calendar.
- June 1, 2027 is Ontario Day, a regular school day.
- Secondary: February 2 is the last day of semester 1 and a Future Preparedness Day; semester 2 starts February 3. June 29 is also a Future Preparedness Day.
Check HWDSB’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 HWDSB in 2026?
The first day of school for Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board students is Tuesday, September 8, 2026, according to the board’s 2026-27 calendar.
+When is March Break 2027 for HWDSB?
March Break: Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19, 2027. Good Friday is Friday, March 26, 2027.
+When are the PA days for HWDSB in 2026-27?
7 PA days each for elementary and secondary, with no classes: Sep 2, Sep 3, Oct 26, Nov 27 (elementary), Jan 22 (elementary), Feb 1 (secondary), Apr 16 (secondary), Jun 4 (elementary), Jun 28 (secondary), Jun 30.
+When is winter break for HWDSB?
Winter Break: Monday, December 21, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027.
+When is the last day of school for HWDSB in 2027?
Tuesday, June 29, 2027.
Sources
- HWDSB: 2026–2027 School Year Calendar
- HWDSB: Elementary 2026-27 Calendar (PDF)
- HWDSB: Secondary 2026-27 Calendar (PDF)
Every date was checked against these sources on October 31, 2026.