The Chilliwack School District has released its official school calendar for the 2025–2026 academic year. With 187 days in session and 177 instructional days, the schedule balances learning, holidays, professional development, and well-deserved breaks for students and staff. Here’s a complete guide to help families and students plan ahead.
School Year Kickoff
The new school year begins on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Shortly after the first week, the first Non-Instructional Day (Pro-D Day) arrives on September 29, giving teachers a chance to focus on professional learning while students enjoy a day off. The following day, September 30, marks Truth and Reconciliation Day, a statutory holiday that serves as an important time for reflection and education across the district.
Autumn Highlights
Fall brings a mix of instruction and important holidays. Thanksgiving Day will be observed on October 13, followed by the first early dismissal on October 23. The very next day, October 24, is a Provincial Non-Instructional Day, a break aligned across many districts in British Columbia. Students will also have additional days off in early November, including November 3 for an ASE Day and November 10 for another Pro-D Day. Remembrance Day on November 11 provides a day of reflection and remembrance.
The first term closes with the last day of school before Christmas break on December 19, leading into a two-week holiday from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026. Schools reopen on January 5, 2026.
Winter and Early Spring
As the year continues, students will see another ASE Day on January 23 and a Pro-D Day on February 13. Just after that, Family Day on February 16 offers families a long weekend together. Another early dismissal is set for February 27, rounding out the winter months.
The lead-up to spring includes the last day of school before Spring Break on March 13. Students will then enjoy a two-week vacation from March 16 to March 27, returning on March 30 to begin the final stretch of the school year.
Spring Holidays and Closures
April begins with a series of holidays: Good Friday on April 3 and Easter Monday on April 6, followed by another Pro-D Day on April 24. Students will have a long weekend in May, thanks to a Pro-D Day on May 15 and Victoria Day on May 18. Another ASE Day will take place on May 29.
Wrapping Up the School Year
The school year concludes in June, with the last day for students and the final early dismissal on June 25. Teachers will then complete their work on the Administrative Day, June 26, 2026.
Final Notes for Families
The 2025–2026 calendar is designed to provide consistency in learning while ensuring breaks are spread throughout the year. Families can use this schedule to plan vacations, childcare, and other commitments around school dates. With 177 instructional days, students have ample opportunity to grow academically while also enjoying balanced time for rest and family.
This well-structured calendar ensures that learning and life outside the classroom work hand in hand for a successful school year.