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School calendars

School calendars are different for every school. Special events like parent-teacher interviews can affect when students are in school. Rural school calendars reflect the unique needs of their communities. Check with your school for daily schedules.

View the 2023-24 school calendar for all Yukon schools.

2023–24 key dates for Whitehorse schools operated by the Department of Education

The 1st day for students at Whitehorse schools is August 22, 2023.

  • August 22, 2023: First day of school
  • December 21, 2023, to January 5, 2024: Winter break
  • March 11, 2024, to March 22, 2024: Spring break
  • Friday, June 14, 2024: Last day of school

Future key dates for all Yukon schools

2024-25 key dates for Whitehorse schools operated by the Department of Education

  • Tuesday, August 27, 2024: First day of school for students
  • Monday, December 23, 2024, to Friday, January 3, 2025: Winter break
  • Monday, March 10, 2025, to Friday, March 21, 2025: Spring break
  • Friday, June 13, 2025: Last day of school for students 

Key dates for schools operated by the First Nation School Board or Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon may vary. A 2024-25 school calendar for all Yukon schools will be released.   

Future school calendar key dates are set by the school community. Key dates and staff training days for the upcoming school year are finalized by school communities early in the year, when they come into effect. 

Rural schools

Rural schools follow different school calendars than schools in Whitehorse. Each rural community in the Yukon has a unique set of needs that must be carefully considered when establishing school calendar dates. The 1st and last days of the school year may differ from school to school. Some schools take a 1-week rather than a 2-week spring break. Important dates for each school are identified in the school calendar synopsis. 

Any updates to the school calendar for rural schools will be shared directly with school communities before school starts. 

Contact: 

For questions, email publicschools@yukon.ca or phone 867-471-0899, toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 0899. You can also contact your school directly.