The 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is Approved by the Ministry of Education
The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) submitted its proposed 2025-2026 school year calendar to the Ministry of Education for approval. The calendar includes important dates for the upcoming school year to help families with their planning. At this point, the dates are tentative. Once we receive Ministry approval, we will post the official calendar on the OCSB Calendar page.
Key Dates in the Proposed 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
These are the key dates in the proposed calendar. When the calendar is approved, we will update the OCSB Calendar page.
● School■ Statutory Holidays
■ PD Days
| Date | Occasion |
|---|---|
| ■ Monday, September 1, 2025 | Labour Day |
| ● Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | First Day of School for Students |
| ■ Friday, October 10, 2025 | PD Day: Board priority: Christian Community Day |
| ■ Monday, October 13, 2025 | Thanksgiving Day |
| ■ Friday, November 7, 2025 | PD Day: Provincial Priority |
| ■ Friday, December 5, 2025 | PD Day: Provincial Priority |
| ■ Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas Break |
| ● Monday, January 5, 2026 | First Day of School after Christmas Break |
| ● January 22, 23, 26, 27 & 28, 2026 | First Semester Examinations (Secondary) |
| ■ Friday, January 30, 2026 | PD Day: Board Priority |
| ● Monday, February 2, 2026 | First Day of Semester 2 (Secondary) |
| ■ Monday, February 16, 2026 | Family Day |
| ■ March 16-20, 2026 | March Break |
| ● Monday, March 23, 2026 | First Day of School after March Break |
| ■ Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| ■ Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| ■ Monday, April 27, 2026 | PD Day: Provincial Priority |
| ■ Monday, May 18, 2026 | Victoria Day |
| ■ Friday, June 5, 2026 | PD Day: Board Priority |
| ● June 18, 19, 22, 23 & 24, 2026 | Second Semester Examinations (Secondary) |
| ● Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Last Day of School for All Students |
| ■ Friday, June 26, 2026 | PD Day: Board Priority |
Creating the School Year Calendar: A Collaborative Process
Developing the school year calendar is a thoughtful and collaborative process designed to meet the needs of our diverse school community. An Executive Committee oversees this work, ensuring alignment with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s calendar whenever possible. Input is gathered from a variety of stakeholders, including:
This inclusive approach ensures that perspectives from parents, educators, and students are considered, creating a calendar that works for everyone.
Ministry of Education Requirements
The school year calendar must follow specific guidelines the Ministry of Education sets. These include:
These requirements strike a balance between maximizing instructional time for students and providing professional development opportunities for educators, all aimed at fostering student success.
