Is today a school day in Vancouver?

No. Today, Sunday, May 31, is a non-instructional day (Weekend) for Vancouver schools following the VSB calendar. This is the district calendar, and individual schools may have their own Pro-D days that are not included here. You can find your school in the list above to see its exact dates.

No. Schools are scheduled to be open tomorrow for regular classes. This is the district calendar, and individual schools may have their own Pro-D days that are not included here. You can find your school in the list above to see its exact dates. Unexpected closures due to weather, power outages, or emergencies are not reflected here. Always check directly with your school or the VSB for urgent announcements.

Spring break starts Monday, March 15 for VSB schools based on the published calendar.

The last day of school on the Vancouver school calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year is Thursday, 25th June 2026.

There are 71 days of vacation (10 weeks and 1 day) in Vancouver.

There are 6 Pro-D days during this 2025-2026 school calendar year for schools which follow the standard VSB calendar. Note many VSB schools have unique Pro-D days. Check with the specifc school from the list above

A school calendar lists instructional days, holidays, Pro-D days, spring break, and other important dates for the academic year. Most Vancouver public schools follow the VSB calendar, though some schools and private institutions may have separate schedules.

An instructional day is a regular school day where students attend classes. Instructional days exclude: - weekends - statutory holidays - spring break - winter break - Pro-D days - district closure days

Most Vancouver schools are divided into three terms during the academic year: - Fall Term: September to December - Winter Term: January to April - Spring Term: May to July

Most school districts in B.C. now have a two-week spring break instead of just one. Schools are still required to meet the province's minimum classroom hours, so districts usually make up the time by adding a few extra minutes to each school day during the year. Many districts also found that keeping schools closed for an extra week helps reduce costs like heating, electricity, and staffing. The longer break is popular with many students and teachers, although it can make childcare planning harder for some families.

Mostly yes. Most schools across Canada start their school year in early September, usually just after Labour Day. The exact start date depends on the province, school district, and whether the school is public, private, or independent. Some schools may begin a little earlier or later, but September is the standard start of the academic year across Canada.

Most Canadian schools have three major breaks during the school year: winter break, spring break, and summer break. Typical school holiday periods include: - Winter break: usually about two weeks in late December and early January - Spring break: usually one or two weeks in March - Summer break: typically from late June until early September Schools also close for statutory holidays, Pro-D days, and long weekends throughout the year. Exact dates vary by province and school district.

Professional Development (Pro-D) days are non-instructional days where teachers and school staff participate in training, planning, and development activities. Students do not attend school on Pro-D days, although some childcare providers and camps may operate during these closures.

Students do not attend school on a Pro-D day. Pro-D (Professional Development) days are used by teachers and school staff for training, planning, meetings, and professional learning activities. Schools are usually closed to students, although some childcare programs, camps, or after-school providers may still operate during the day.

Administrative Days are non-instructional days used for end-of-year school administration tasks. Students do not attend school on these days. Teachers and school staff typically use the time for: - final report cards - classroom cleanup - student records and transfers - year-end planning - preparing classrooms for summer or the next school year These days are usually scheduled at the very end of June after the last instructional day.

Both are non-instructional days where students stay home, but they serve different purposes. - Pro-D Days focus on teacher learning, workshops, and professional development. - Administrative Days focus on operational and administrative work inside the school. That's why many school calendars display them separately with different colours or labels.

Sometimes schools close or delay opening because of heavy snow, icy roads, power outages, or other severe weather conditions. In Vancouver, full snow day closures are relatively uncommon compared to other parts of Canada, but they do happen during major winter storms. More often, schools remain open while families decide whether travel is safe for them. For the latest closure information, parents should check: - their school or district website - school email or text alerts - local news and radio - official district social media accounts Tockio currently shows the regular published school calendar only. Emergency snow closures and last-minute weather cancellations may not appear immediately.

"Pro-D Day" stands for Professional Development Day. Students do not attend school on Pro-D days. Teachers and school staff use the day for training, planning, workshops, meetings, and other professional learning activities. Most schools have several Pro-D days throughout the year, and the dates can vary between school districts and individual schools.

British Columbia is divided into 60 public school districts, each responsible for managing public schools in a particular region of the province. Some of the largest districts in Metro Vancouver include: - Vancouver School Board (School District 39) - Surrey Schools (School District 36) - Richmond School District (School District 38) - School District 43 Coquitlam Each district sets its own school calendar, including Pro-D days, spring break dates, and local closures, while still following provincial education requirements.

Public schools in Vancouver have non-moveable Pro-D days. Public schools in other school districts (Surrey, Coquitlam, etc) may have unique Pro-D days on different dates, but their calendars otherwise follow the district calendar. Private and independent schools all have their own unique school calendars. Find your school by going to Is today a school day?