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The Ministry of Education has approved the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar. 

  • Elementary School Year Calendar
  • Secondary School Year Calendar

Please note:

  • Classes will begin for elementary and secondary students on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
  • The last day of class for secondary students is June 26, 2024.
  • The last day of class for elementary students is June 27, 2024.


Below is a list of key dates including a PDF school year calendar, professional activity days, statutory and scheduled holidays.

DCDSB 2023-2024 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’s 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 School Holidays 
  • Monday, September 4, 2023 - Labour Day (First Day of School is Tuesday, September 5, 2023)
  • Monday, October 9, 2023 - Thanksgiving
  • Monday, December 25, 2023 - Friday, January 5, 2024 - Christmas Vacation
  • Monday, February 19, 2024 - Family Day
  • Friday, March, 8, 2024 - DCDSB Designated Non-Instructional Day
  • Monday, March 11, 2024 - Friday, March 15, 2024 - March Break
  • Friday, March 29, 2024 - Good Friday
  • Monday, April 1, 2024 - Easter Monday
  • Monday, May 20, 2024 - Victoria Day

 

PA Days
  • Thursday, August 31, 2023 (Elementary & Secondary Schools)
  • Friday, October 6, 2023 (Elementary & Secondary Schools)
  • Friday, November 17, 2023 (Elementary & Secondary Schools)
  • Friday, January 26, 2024 (Elementary Schools only)
  • Friday, February 16, 2024 (Secondary Schools only)
  • Friday, April 19, 2024 (Elementary & Secondary schools)
  • Friday, June 7, 2024 (Elementary Schools only)
  • Thursday, June 27, 2024 (Secondary Schools only)
  • Friday, June 28, 2024 (Elementary & Secondary Schools)

Secondary Scheduled Exam Days
  • Wednesday, January 24, 2024
  • Thursday, January 25, 2024
  • Friday, January 26, 2024
  • Monday, January 29, 2024
  • Tuesday, January 30, 2024
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2024
  • Thursday, June 20, 2024
  • Friday, June 21, 2024
  • Monday, June 24, 2024
  • Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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