Ottawa-Carleton District School Board calendar 2026-27
OCDSB’s 2026-27 school year starts Tuesday, September 1, 2026, March Break is Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19, 2027, and the last day is Secondary: Wednesday, June 23, 2027; Elementary: Friday, June 25, 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 1, 2026
- Last day of school
- Secondary: Wednesday, June 23, 2027; Elementary: Friday, June 25, 2027
- Winter holiday 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 22–28 (semester 1 exams (semestered schools)); Jun 10–23 (exams (non-semestered schools)); Jun 17–23 (semester 2 exams (semestered schools))
Add every date to your phone or computer calendar: OCDSB 2026-27 calendar (.ics)
PA days 2026-27 (no classes)
| Date | What | Who |
|---|---|---|
Aug 31 Mon | PA day (provincial priorities) | All students |
Oct 2 Fri | PA day (provincial priorities) | All students |
Nov 20 Fri | PA day (parent/educator interviews) | Elementary |
Nov 23 Mon | PA day (provincial priorities) | All students |
Jan 29 Fri | PA day (district priorities) | All students |
Apr 16 Fri | PA day (Federation Day) | All students |
Jun 4 Fri | PA day (term 2 report cards) | Elementary |
Jun 24–25 Thu–Fri | PA days (district priorities) | Secondary |
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 holiday 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 22–28 Fri–Thu | Semester 1 exams (semestered schools) | Secondary |
Jun 10–23 Thu–Wed | Exams (non-semestered schools) | Secondary |
Jun 17–23 Thu–Wed | Semester 2 exams (semestered schools) | Secondary |
Other key dates
| Date | What | Who |
|---|---|---|
Sep 1 Tue | First day of school | All students |
Feb 1 Mon | First day of semester 2 | Secondary |
Jun 23 Wed | Last day of school | Secondary |
Jun 25 Fri | Last day of school | Elementary |
Which schools this covers
All elementary and secondary schools (the board’s Ministry-approved calendars).
- OCDSB starts before Labour Day: the first day of school is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Check OCDSB’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 OCDSB in 2026?
The first day of school for Ottawa-Carleton District School Board students is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, according to the board’s 2026-27 calendar.
+When is March Break 2027 for OCDSB?
March Break: Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19, 2027. Good Friday is Friday, March 26, 2027.
+When are the PA days for OCDSB in 2026-27?
7 PA days each for elementary and secondary, with no classes: Aug 31, Oct 2, Nov 20 (elementary), Nov 23, Jan 29, Apr 16, Jun 4 (elementary), Jun 24–25 (secondary).
+When is winter break for OCDSB?
Winter holiday break: Monday, December 21, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027.
+When is the last day of school for OCDSB in 2027?
Secondary: Wednesday, June 23, 2027; Elementary: Friday, June 25, 2027.
Sources
- OCDSB: 2026-2027 School Year Calendar (Ministry approved)
- OCDSB: 2026-2027 Elementary School Year Calendar (PDF)
- OCDSB: 2026-2027 Secondary School Year Calendar (PDF)
Every date was checked against these sources on October 31, 2026.