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We are pleased to share the 2024-2025 school year calendars and 2025-2026 school year calendars below.

2024-2025 School Year Calendars

The Ministry of Education has approved the 2024-2025 School Year Calendars, which can be found below:

  • Elementary School Year Calendar
  • Secondary School Year Calendar

Please note:

  • Classes will begin for elementary and secondary students on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
  • The last day of class for secondary students is June 25, 2025.
  • The last day of class for elementary students is June 26, 2025.

DCDSB 2024-2025 School Year Calendar

Please click here to download the PDF calendar

This calendar is intended to guide holidays, significant events, celebrations, and other important dates. These dates can also be found on our website school year calendar.

The dates and information contained in this document have been sourced from various governmental and faith-based websites. 

This calendar is not meant to be comprehensive or exhaustive and every attempt has been made to ensure its accuracy. Please note that revisions may be made to the calendar throughout the year.  If you discover any errors, omissions, required updates, or if you have any other inquiries regarding this document, please email communications@dcdsb.ca.

Statutory and Scheduled Holidays

  • Monday, September 2, 2024 - Labour Day (First Day of School is Tuesday, September 3, 2024)
  • Monday, October 14, 2024 - Thanksgiving
  • Monday, December 23, 2024 - Friday, January 3, 2025 - Christmas Vacation
  • Monday, February 17, 2025 - Family Day
  • Friday, March 7, 2025 - Friday March 14, 2025 - March Break
  • Friday, April 18, 2025 - Good Friday
  • Monday, April 21, 2025 - Easter Monday
  • Monday, May 19, 2025 - Victoria Day

PA Days

  • Thursday, August 29, 2024 (Elementary and Secondary schools)
  • Friday, October 11, 2024 (Elementary and Secondary schools)
  • Friday, November 15, 2024 (Elementary and Secondary schools)
  • Friday, January 24, 2025 (Elementary schools only)
  • Friday, February 14, 2025 (Secondary schools only)
  • Monday, March 31, 2025 (Elementary and Secondary schools)
  • Friday, June 6, 2025 (Elementary schools only)
  • Thursday, June 26, 2025 (Secondary schools only)
  • Friday, June 27, 2025 (Elementary and Secondary schools)

We invite you to learn more about the Durham Catholic District School Board's PA day activities on our website. Summary information will be posted to our website 14 days in advance of each PA day.

Scheduled Secondary Exam Days

  • Wednesday, January 22, 2025
  • Thursday, January 23, 2025
  • Friday, January 24, 2025
  • Monday, January 27, 2025
  • Tuesday, January 28, 2025
  • Wednesday, June 18, 2025
  • Thursday, June 19, 2025
  • Friday, June 20, 2025
  • Monday, June 23, 2025
  • Tuesday, June 24, 2025

 

2025-2026 School Year Calendars

The Ministry of Education has approved the 2025-2026 School Year Calendars, which can be found below:

  • Elementary School Year Calendar
  • Secondary School Year Calendar

Please note:

  • Classes will begin for elementary and secondary students on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
  • The last day of class for secondary students is June 25, 2026.
  • The last day of class for elementary students is June 24, 2026.

Statutory and Scheduled Holidays

  • Monday, September 1, 2025 - Labour Day (First Day of School is Tuesday, September 2, 2025)
  • Monday, October 13, 2025 - Thanksgiving
  • Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 - Christmas Vacation
  • Monday, February 16, 2026 - Family Day
  • Friday, March 13, 2026 - Friday March 20, 2026 - March Break
  • Friday, April 3, 2026 - Good Friday
  • Monday, April 6, 2026 - Easter Monday
  • Monday, May 18, 2025 - Victoria Day

PA Days

  • Thursday, August 28, 2025 (Elementary and Secondary schools)
  • Monday, October 20, 2025 (Elementary and Secondary schools)
  • Friday, November 14, 2025 (Elementary and Secondary schools)
  • Friday, January 23, 2026 (Elementary schools only)
  • Friday, February 13, 2026 (Secondary schools only)
  • Friday, April 17, 2026 (Elementary and Secondary schools)
  • Friday, June 5, 2026 (Elementary schools only)
  • Thursday, June 25, 2026 (Secondary schools only)
  • Friday, June 26, 2026 (Elementary and Secondary schools)

We invite you to learn more about the Durham Catholic District School Board's PA day activities on our website. Summary information will be posted to our website 14 days in advance of each PA day.

Scheduled Secondary Exam Days

  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Monday, January 26, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • Wednesday, June 17, 2026
  • Thursday, June 18, 2026
  • Friday, June 19, 2026
  • Monday, June 22, 2026
  • Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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