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The Foothills School Division 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Thanksgiving
No-school days
37 weekdays
16 single days + 21 break days
First day
Monday
August 31
2026
Last day
Tuesday
June 29
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Conferences School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Non-Instructional Day
Mon, Aug 24 – Fri, Aug 28
5 days off
5 school + 0 weekend days
Fall Break
Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 15
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Teacher’s Convention
Sat, Feb 13 – Sun, Feb 21
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 26 – Sun, Apr 4
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Non-Instructional Day Monday, August 24th No school
  • Non-Instructional Day Tuesday, August 25th No school
  • Non-Instructional Day Wednesday, August 26th No school
  • Non-Instructional Day Thursday, August 27th No school
  • Non-Instructional Day Friday, August 28th No school
  • First Day of School Monday, August 31st First day

September 2026

  • Labour Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, September 18th No school
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Wednesday, September 30th No school

October 2026

  • Thanksgiving Monday, October 12th No school
  • Non-Instructional Day Monday, October 19th No school

November 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, November 9th – Friday, November 13th · 5 school days off Break
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, November 16th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, November 17th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, November 18th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, November 19th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, November 20th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Saturday, November 21st Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Sunday, November 22nd Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, November 23rd Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, November 24th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, November 25th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, November 26th Conferences
  • Learner Conferences Reporting Period 1 Friday, November 27th No school

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Classes Resume Monday, January 4th School open
  • Non-Instructional Day Friday, January 29th No school

February 2027

  • Family Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • No School Tuesday, February 16th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, February 17th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, February 18th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, February 19th No school

March 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, March 22nd No school
  • Spring Break Friday, March 26th – Friday, April 2nd · 6 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, April 12th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, April 13th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, April 14th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, April 15th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, April 16th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Saturday, April 17th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Sunday, April 18th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, April 19th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, April 20th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, April 21st Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, April 22nd Conferences
  • Professional Development Day Friday, April 23rd No school

May 2027

  • Professional Development Day Friday, May 21st No school
  • Victoria Day Monday, May 24th No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Tuesday, June 29th Last day
  • Non-Instructional Day: Operations Wednesday, June 30th No school

Schools using this calendar

26 schools follow the The Foothills School Division calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Alberta High School Of Fine Arts
B
Big Rock SchoolBlackie School
C
C Ian Mclaren SchoolCameron Crossing SchoolCayley Colony SchoolCayley School
D
Dr Morris Gibson School
E
Ecole Secondaire Highwood High School
F
Foothills Composite High School
H
Heritage Heights SchoolHigh River Colony SchoolHome Education
L
Longview School
M
Macmillan Colony SchoolMeadow Ridge SchoolMillarville Community School
O
Oilfields High SchoolOkotoks Junior High School
P
Percy Pegler Elementary School
R
Red Deer Lake SchoolRight Honorable Joe Clark School
S
Senator Riley SchoolSpitzee Elementary School
T
Turner Valley Elementary Junior High School
W
Westmount School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at The Foothills School Division in 2026-2027?
There's no school at The Foothills School Division on 22 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 24 (Non-Instructional Day); Tuesday, August 25 (Non-Instructional Day); Wednesday, August 26 (Non-Instructional Day); Thursday, August 27 (Non-Instructional Day); Friday, August 28 (Non-Instructional Day); Monday, September 7 (Labour Day); Friday, September 18 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Monday, October 12 (Thanksgiving); Monday, October 19 (Non-Instructional Day), and 12 more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Friday, March 26 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at The Foothills School Division in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at The Foothills School Division is Monday, August 31, 2026. The last day of school is Tuesday, June 29, 2027. That's a school year of about 43 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at The Foothills School Division?
About 180 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does The Foothills School Division have in 2026-2027?
About 37 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 21 weekdays of breaks plus 16 single days off. There are also 12 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at The Foothills School Division in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-six school days in a row (about five weeks), from Tuesday, May 25 to Tuesday, June 29.
Which month has the most days off at The Foothills School Division?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: The Foothills School Division, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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