Gulf Islands School District 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Salt Spring Island, BC

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Remembrance Day
No-school days
52 weekdays
31 single days + 21 break days
First day
Tuesday
September 8
2026
Last day
Thursday
June 24
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day

Breaks and holidays

Is there school on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

Wed, Sep 30
No school

When is fall break 2026?

Oct 9–12
4 days off with weekends

Is there school on Remembrance Day?

Wed, Nov 11
No school

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 18 – Jan 1
17 days off with weekends

Is there school on Family Day?

Mon, Feb 15
No school

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 12–29
18 days off with weekends

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

September 2026

  • First Day of School Tuesday, September 8th First day
  • Early Release Thursday, September 17th Early release
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, September 18th No school
  • Framework Day Friday, September 25th No school
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Wednesday, September 30th · Public holiday No school

October 2026

  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, October 9th No school
  • Thanksgiving Monday, October 12th · Public holiday No school
  • Provincial Professional Development Day Friday, October 23rd No school
  • Early Release Monday, October 26th Early release
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, October 30th No school

November 2026

  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, November 6th No school
  • Remembrance Day Wednesday, November 11th · Public holiday No school
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, November 20th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, November 27th No school

December 2026

  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, December 4th No school
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, December 18th No school
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (public holiday), Boxing Day (observed) (public holiday), New Year's Day (public holiday) Break

January 2027

  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, January 8th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, January 15th No school
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, January 22nd No school
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, January 29th No school

February 2027

  • Professional Development Day Friday, February 5th No school
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, February 12th No school
  • Family Day Monday, February 15th · Provincial holiday No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, February 17th Early release
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, February 26th No school

March 2027

  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, March 12th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Monday, March 29th · 11 school days off · Includes Good Friday (public holiday) Break

April 2027

  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, April 9th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, April 16th No school
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, April 23rd No school
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, April 30th No school

May 2027

  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, May 7th No school
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, May 21st No school
  • Victoria Day Monday, May 24th · Public holiday No school

June 2027

  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, June 11th No school
  • Non-instructional Day (four-day week) Friday, June 18th No school
  • Last Day of School Thursday, June 24th Last day

Schools using this calendar

12 schools follow the Gulf Islands School District calendar.

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C
Continuing Ed Sd 64
F
Fernwood ElementaryFulford Community Elementary
G
Galiano Community SchoolGulf Islands Secondary
M
Mayne Island School
P
Pender Islands Elem-SecondaryPhoenix ElementaryPhoenix Place
S
Salt Spring ElementarySalt Spring Island Middle SchoolSaturna Island Elementary Secondary

Nearby school districts

2026-2027 calendars for districts close to Gulf Islands School District.

Cowichan Valley School District Duncan, BC Spring break Mar 15–29 Saanich Schools Saanichton, BC Spring break Mar 15–30 Delta School District Delta, BC Spring break Mar 15–30 Greater Victoria School District Victoria, BC Spring break Mar 15–30 Sooke School District Victoria, BC Spring break Mar 15–30 Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Nanaimo, BC Spring break Mar 15–29

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Gulf Islands School District in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Gulf Islands School District is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, June 24, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Gulf Islands School District?
About 156 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Gulf Islands School District have in 2026-2027?
About 52 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 21 weekdays of breaks plus 31 single days off. There are also 29 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirteen school days in a row (about three weeks), from Tuesday, May 25 to Thursday, June 10.
Does Gulf Islands School District have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has three early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

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