Semaine de Relâche 2025 Dates: Quebec School Calendar Guide

If you’ve got kids in Quebec schools, you’ve probably already noticed that keeping track of semaine de relache dates requires more than a quick Google search. Unlike provinces with a single provincial calendar, Quebec delegates school schedules to local boards — which means the same week can look completely different depending on which service centre runs your child’s school. This guide cuts through that confusion by pulling dates straight from official PDF calendars released by the province’s school boards.

School Year Start: August 27, 2025 ·
Main Spring Relâche: March 2–6, 2026 ·
School Year End: June 2026 (varies by board)

What Are the Dates for Semaine de Relâche 2025?

The main semaine de relache for the 2025–2026 school year falls between March 2 and March 6, 2026, according to the Central Québec School Board (CQSB) official calendar. Schools in the Quebec City region — including Ste-Foy Elementary and Quebec High School — will observe this five-day break with classes resuming Monday, March 9, 2026.

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board (SWLSB) confirms the same dates for schools like LTMHS, listing March 2–6, 2026 as a “Winter Break” period in its student calendar. This alignment across two separate boards — one serving the Laurentians region and one serving the Quebec City area — suggests the March 2–6 window may be widely adopted, though parents should still verify with their local board.

Primary dates from official calendars

Two primary documents anchor the March 2–6, 2026 timeframe. The CQSB Ste-Foy Elementary calendar lists the spring break with 180 student days scheduled across the full year, ending June 19, 2026. Separately, the Centre de services scolaire du Littoral (CSSDL) calendar shows Term 2 ending February 27, 2026 — which implies a natural break window before the next term begins, consistent with the March 2 start date.

Regional differences

Quebec operates differently from provinces like Ontario, where a single provincial schedule governs all school start dates. Remitly’s school start guide notes that Quebec delegates calendar authority to individual centres de services scolaires, resulting in regional variation. While the March 2–6 window appears in multiple verified calendars, some boards may adopt slightly different schedules — particularly for fall relâche periods in October.

Québec School Calendar 2025–2026 Overview

The 2025–2026 school year in Quebec follows a structure that differs from most other Canadian provinces. Rather than a single provincial mandate, each of Quebec’s 72 school service centres sets its own calendar within provincial guidelines. This creates a patchwork of start dates, break periods, and pedagogical days that vary across the province.

The CQSB calendar shows the school year running from August 27, 2025 to June 19, 2026, with 180 student days and 200 teacher workdays. The CSSDL calendar similarly lists 180 school days for 2025–2026, with students returning September 2, 2025 and teachers starting August 26, 2025.

Start and end dates

School start dates in Quebec can vary by several days depending on the service centre. The CQSB begins classes August 27, 2025 — a Wednesday — while the CSSDL opens its doors to students on September 2, 2025. This five-day difference reflects the autonomy each board maintains. End dates similarly vary: the CQSB wraps up June 19, 2026, but other boards may end a day or two earlier or later based on how they distribute their 180 instructional days.

Key holidays and breaks

Quebec’s holiday structure also differs from other provinces. The Wise Move guide to Canadian school holidays notes that Quebec does not observe Good Friday as a statutory holiday — unlike Ontario, British Columbia, and most other provinces. Remembrance Day (November 11) is also not a general holiday in Quebec, which affects how some boards structure their November calendars. The SWLSB calendar shows Quebec’s National Day (June 24) as a scheduled holiday for 2026, falling just after the school year ends for most boards.

Spring Break 2026 in Montreal and Surrounding Areas

For families in the Montreal area, the 2026 spring break aligns with the broader Quebec pattern: March 2–6, 2026. The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) publishes board-wide calendars that standardize statutory holidays, breaks, and pedagogical days across all its schools. The Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) similarly offers youth and continuing education calendars for the 2025–2026 year.

Gatineau, across the Ottawa River in Quebec, follows ‘s schedule rather than Ontario’s — meaning families there can expect the March 2–6 window as well. The English Schools of Montreal (ETSB) calendar covers July 2025 through February 2026 in its current published document, with the spring break period expected to fall within the March 2–6 window once the full-year calendar is confirmed.

Montreal specific dates

Montreal-area boards typically follow the same spring break window as the rest of Quebec. The EMSB’s centralized calendar approach means all member schools in the city share the same break dates — unlike some regions where adjacent schools might differ. For 2025–2026, the Montreal area is expected to follow the March 2–6 pattern, though the official confirmation from EMSB and LBPSB documents should be checked directly for any variance from this forecast.

Gatineau March break 2026

Gatineau schools fall under Quebec’s French-language service centre system, meaning they generally follow Quebec-wide trends rather than the Ontario schedule just across the river in Ottawa. The TutorChase guide to Canadian school holidays confirms that Quebec boards set their own calendars independently, so Gatineau families should look to their specific service centre for exact dates — though the March 2–6 window appears consistent with verified CQSB and SWLSB documents.

Future March Breaks: 2026, 2027 in Quebec

For families already planning ahead, the 2025–2026 spring break (March 2–6, 2026) represents a shift from the previous year’s schedule. The HomeExchange spring break Canada guide notes that Quebec’s spring break for 2024–2025 fell between March 3–7, 2025. This means the 2025–2026 break has moved slightly earlier in March — from early-to-mid March to the first full week of the month.

Looking further ahead, Quebec’s spring break schedule will likely continue to vary by year based on how each service centre structures its 180 instructional days. TutorChase explains that unlike provinces with fixed provincial calendars, Quebec boards can shift their year-to-year schedules to accommodate various factors including teacher workdays and pedagogical days.

2026–2027 calendar preview

No official 2026–2027 Quebec school calendars have been published as of mid-2025, given that the current year was only officially adopted in November 2024. Based on typical patterns, the 2026–2027 spring break would likely fall in late February or early March 2027, but specific dates won’t be confirmed until each board’s council adopts the calendar — typically occurring in the fall of the preceding year.

Quebec school calendar 2026–27

Families seeking 2026–2027 dates should monitor official board websites in fall 2025 and early 2026. The CQSB Council of Commissioners adopted the current calendar on November 20, 2024 — suggesting a similar timeline for the next year’s adoption. Most boards publish PDF calendars to their official sites once adopted, making those documents the most reliable source for future planning.

Semaine de Relâche 2025 vs Previous Years

Comparing the 2025–2026 schedule to previous years reveals how Quebec’s decentralized system produces year-to-year variation. The HomeExchange comparison shows that for 2024–2025, Quebec’s spring break ran March 3–7, 2025. The shift to March 2–6, 2026 represents a one-day earlier start, moving the break into the first week of March rather than the second.

Canada-wide, spring break timing varies considerably. Ontario’s 2024–2025 break fell March 10–14, 2025 — a week later than Quebec’s. British Columbia’s Abbotsford schools schedule their break for March 16–27, 2026 — even later still. The Abbotsford school calendar shows a two-week break in mid-to-late March, much longer than Quebec’s standard single week.

Comparison to 2023

Looking back to 2022–2023, Quebec’s spring break also fell in early March — suggesting that while dates shift slightly year-to-year, the window generally falls in the first or second week of March. The specific dates depend on how each board schedules its 180 instructional days and where it places pedagogical days and holidays. This annual variation is why parents can’t rely on memorizing a single “standard” Quebec spring break week.

Changes in scheduling

The key change in recent years appears to be the timing of adoption. The CQSB adopted its 2025–2026 calendar in November 2024 — relatively early compared to some previous years. This earlier adoption gives parents more lead time for planning, but it also means changes in scheduling are known well in advance. Families who want to stay ahead of the curve should subscribe to their board’s updates or check official PDF calendars each November when new schedules are typically confirmed.

Timeline

The table below captures the key anchor dates for the 2025–2026 Quebec school year, drawn from official board documents.

The implication: while CQSB and SWLSB dates are verified, other Quebec boards may use slightly different dates — particularly for year-end in June.

Confirmed vs Rumored

Based on official documents and verified sources, here’s what we know and what remains uncertain about Quebec’s 2025–2026 spring break schedule:

“March Break: March 2nd to 6th, 2026.”

— Central Québec School Board (Official Calendar)

“In provinces such as Quebec, school schedules are set by district education boards, resulting in a lot of variation across the region.”

— Remitly (Education Guide)

“Winter Break – No School March 2 to March 6, 2026”

— Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board (LTMHS Student Calendar)

Summary

Quebec’s semaine de relache for the 2025–2026 school year runs March 2–6, 2026, confirmed by official PDFs from both the Central Québec School Board and the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. This represents a slight shift earlier compared to the previous year’s March 3–7, 2025 window. Unlike provinces with province-wide schedules, Quebec delegates calendar authority to individual service centres — meaning dates can vary by region, even within the same metropolitan area. Families in Montreal, Gatineau, and Quebec City should have consistent access to the March 2–6 window, but parents of children in other regions should verify directly with their specific school board. For spring break travel planning, Quebec’s break falls earlier than Ontario’s (typically March 10–14) and British Columbia’s (often mid-to-late March), which could work to families’ advantage when booking accommodations outside peak periods. Quebec families who plan multi-year ahead should mark March 2–6, 2026 on their calendars now and set reminders to check their specific board’s website in fall 2025 for the 2026–2027 schedule.

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