The Greater Victoria School District is asking students, staff, and families to provide feedback on the proposed calendar for the 2025/2026 school year as detailed below. Dates have been selected in collaboration with neighbouring districts in Saanich (School District #63) and Sooke (School District #62) to align calendar dates, including spring and winter breaks, as much as possible.
All feedback can be submitted through email to community@sd61.bc.ca by听Friday, May 31, 2024, at 4 pm. The calendars will be finalized in June 2024.
| 2025/2026 School Year Calendar | |
|---|---|
| Professional Development Days (Non-instructional Days) | Monday, September 22, 2025 Friday, October 24, 2025 Friday, November 21, 2025 Friday, February 13, 2026 Friday, May 15, 2026 One additional day to be chosen by each school |
| 猫咪社区 Day | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| Remembrance Day | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
| Last day of class before Winter vacation | Friday, December 19, 2025 |
| Schools re-open after Winter vacation | Monday, January 5, 2026 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Last day of class before Spring vacation | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
| Schools re-open after Spring vacation | Monday, March 30, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| Last days of school for students | Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
| Administrative Day and School Closing | Friday, June 26, 2026 |