Nova Scotia school holidays 2026-27
First day off
Truth and Reconciliation Day starts in 22 days — Wed 30 Sep 2026
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Verified against www.ednet.ns.ca on Tue 8 Sep 2026. Checked by a second, independent extraction Where these dates come from
Check your school's calendar.
2026-27
Terms 2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall term computed computed from published holidays |
Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | 76 |
| Winter term computed computed from published holidays |
Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 5 Mar 2027 | 44 |
| Spring term computed computed from published holidays |
Mon 15 Mar 2027 | Wed 30 Jun 2027 | 75 |
Holidays 2026-27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Day | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 |
| Truth and Reconciliation Day | Wed 30 Sep 2026 | Wed 30 Sep 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 |
| Remembrance Day | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Wed 11 Nov 2026 |
| Holiday break | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 |
| Heritage Day | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 |
| Spring break | Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Fri 12 Mar 2027 |
| Good Friday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 26 Mar 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Mon 29 Mar 2027 |
| Victoria Day | Mon 24 May 2027 | Mon 24 May 2027 |
| Term 3 break computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Thu 1 Jul 2027 | — |
What's different about Nova Scotia
- Across the 10 published holiday periods in 2026-27, the calendar contains 22 weekdays off.
- TermMinder first recorded the 2026-27 dates in September 2026.
Who these dates apply to
Nova Scotia mandates the regular term and listed holidays, but schools schedule additional non-instructional days and may obtain approval for exceptional calendars.
Where these dates come from
Source: Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, School Calendar 2026–2027. www.ednet.ns.ca
Verified against www.ednet.ns.ca on Tue 8 Sep 2026. Checked by a second, independent extraction
Source text
School Calendar 2026–2027 The 2026–2027 academic school year is from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The regular school term shall begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and shall end on Wednesday, June 30, 2027. The following holidays and vacation days are mandatory: • Labour Day (September 7) • Truth and Reconciliation Day (September 30) • Thanksgiving Day (October 12) • Remembrance Day (November 11) • Holiday Break (December 22 to January 1 inclusive) • Heritage Day (February 15) • Spring Break (March 8 to March 12 inclusive) • Good Friday (March 26) • Easter Monday (March 29) • Victoria Day (May 24) General
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the truth and Reconciliation Day 2026 in Nova Scotia?
- The truth and Reconciliation Day in Nova Scotia runs from Wednesday 30 September 2026 to Wednesday 30 September 2026 inclusive.
- When is the thanksgiving Day 2026 in Nova Scotia?
- The thanksgiving Day in Nova Scotia runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Monday 12 October 2026 inclusive.
- When is the remembrance Day 2026 in Nova Scotia?
- The remembrance Day in Nova Scotia runs from Wednesday 11 November 2026 to Wednesday 11 November 2026 inclusive.
- When does the fall term end in Nova Scotia in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Monday 21 December 2026.
- When is the holiday break 2026 in Nova Scotia?
- The holiday break in Nova Scotia runs from Tuesday 22 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 inclusive.