The Limestone District School Board is developing the 2026-2027 school year calendar. With Labour Day falling later than usual in 2026, the creation of a balanced and consistent calendar has presented more challenges than in typical years.
We continue to receive inquiries about the possibility of introducing a fall break. During the 2023–2024 school year, students, families, staff, and community members were surveyed on this topic. Due to the way the calendar year falls and contractual agreements, implementing a fall break is not something we are able to consider for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
In collaboration with our coterminous boards—the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board and the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board—we have prepared four calendar options for consideration. We are seeking feedback from members of the Limestone community to help guide our final decision.
Option 1 Overview:
- First Day of School: September 1, 2026
- Winter Break: December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027
- March Break: March 15 to 19, 2027
- Last Day of School: June 24, 2027
- Professional Activity Days:
- August 31, 2026
- September 25, 2026
- October 26, 2026
- November 27, 2026
- January 29, 2027
- May 31, 2027
- June 25, 2027
- Click here to view School Year Calendar – Option 1 (PDF)
Option 2 Overview:
- First Day of School: September 2, 2026
- Winter Break: December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027
- March Break: March 15 to 19, 2027
Please note, Friday, March 12 is a Board Holiday - Last Day of School: June 28, 2027
- Professional Activity Days:
- September 1, 2026
- October 26, 2026
- November 20, 2026
- January 29, 2027
- April 23, 2027
- May 31, 2027
- June 29, 2027
- Click here to view School Year Calendar – Option 2 (PDF)
Option 3 Overview:
- First Day of School: September 8, 2026
- Winter Break: December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027
- March Break: March 15 to 19, 2027
- Last Day of School: June 29, 2027
- Professional Activity Days:
- September 3, 2026
- September 4, 2026
- October 26, 2026
- November 27, 2026
- February 2, 2027
- May 31, 2027
- June 30, 2027
- Click here to view School Year Calendar – Option 3 (PDF)
Option 4 Overview:
- First Day of School: September 8, 2026
Please note that Friday, September 4, 2026, is a Board Holiday - Winter Break: December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027
- March Break: March 15 to 19, 2027
- Last Day of School: June 29, 2027
- Professional Activity Days:
- September 2, 2026
- September 3, 2026
- October 26, 2026
- February 2, 2027
- April 16, 2027
- May 31, 2027
- June 30, 2027
- Click here to view School Year Calendar – Option 4 (PDF)
Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. The survey will remain open until February 9 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Survey link: bit.ly/20262027SchoolYearCalendar
If you would prefer a paper version of the survey, please contact your school and a hard copy will be provided.
Your input is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.