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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Thanksgiving
No-school days
32 weekdays
16 single days + 16 break days
First day
Monday
August 31
2026
Last day
Monday
June 28
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break 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

Sangudo Only - Day Off
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
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 26 – Sun, Apr 4
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days
Day in Lieu of Parent Teacher Interviews
Fri, May 21 – Tue, May 25
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 25th No school
  • First Day of School Monday, August 31st First day

September 2026

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

October 2026

  • Thanksgiving Monday, October 12th No school

November 2026

  • Sangudo Only - Day Off Monday, November 9th No school
  • Sangudo Only - Day Off Tuesday, November 10th No school
  • Remembrance Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Non-Operational Day Thursday, November 12th No school
  • Day in Lieu of Parent Teacher Interviews Friday, November 13th No school

December 2026

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

February 2027

  • Professional Development Day Thursday, February 4th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, February 5th No school
  • Family Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Professional Development Day Thursday, March 4th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, March 5th No school
  • Spring Break Friday, March 26th – Friday, April 2nd · 6 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Day in Lieu of Parent Teacher Interviews Friday, May 21st No school
  • Victoria Day Monday, May 24th No school
  • Sangudo Only - Day Off Tuesday, May 25th No school

June 2027

Schools using this calendar

24 schools follow the The Northern Gateway School Division calendar.

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D
Darwell School
E
Elmer Elson Elementary School
F
Fox Creek School
G
Gateway Academy Fox CreekGateway Academy OnowayGateway Academy ValleyviewGateway Academy WhitecourtGrasmere School
H
Harry Gray Elementary SchoolHillside Junior Senior High SchoolHilltop High SchoolHomeland Colony School
M
Mayerthorpe Junior Senior High School
O
Onoway Elementary SchoolOnoway Junior Senior High SchoolOscar Adolphson Primary School
P
Pat Hardy Primary SchoolPercy Baxter Middle School
R
Rich Valley SchoolRochfort Bridge Colony School
S
Sangudo Community School
T
Twilight Colony School
V
Valleyview Ranches Colony School
W
Whitecourt Central Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at The Northern Gateway School Division in 2026-2027?
There's no school at The Northern Gateway School Division on 17 single days in 2026-2027: Tuesday, August 25 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labour Day); Wednesday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Monday, October 12 (Thanksgiving); Monday, November 9 (Sangudo Only - Day Off); Tuesday, November 10 (Sangudo Only - Day Off); Wednesday, November 11 (Remembrance Day); Thursday, November 12 (Non-Operational Day); Friday, November 13 (Day in Lieu of Parent Teacher Interviews); Thursday, February 4 (Professional Development Day), and seven more. Breaks: 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 Northern Gateway School Division in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at The Northern Gateway School Division is Monday, August 31, 2026. The last day of school is Monday, June 28, 2027. That's a school year of about 43 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at The Northern Gateway School Division?
About 184 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does The Northern Gateway School Division have in 2026-2027?
About 32 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 16 weekdays of breaks plus 16 single days off. There are also nine long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at The Northern Gateway 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?
Thirty-four school days in a row (about seven weeks), from Monday, April 5 to Thursday, May 20.
Which month has the most days off at The Northern Gateway School Division?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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