Canada's 2024 school holidays are set by provincial and territorial education departments โ there is no national school calendar. 2024 is a leap year with an extra day in February during the school year.
Easter falls early on 31 March. Most provinces schedule a spring break around Good Friday (29 March) โ typically one week in late March. Quebec's equivalent (Semaine de relรขche) may fall at a different time.
Summer holidays: Most Canadian children return to school the Tuesday after Labour Day (2 September) โ making summer holidays approximately 9โ10 weeks. In 2024, Labour Day is 2 September, so most students return 3 September.
March Break / Spring Break: A week-long break in March, typically the second or third week. Quebec's Semaine de relรขche is usually one week in late February or early March.
Christmas break 2024: Most provinces schedule Christmas school holidays from approximately 21 December 2024 to 5โ7 January 2025. Boxing Day (26 December, Thursday) falls within the school break.