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Dates of Significance

The CBE is committed to building a culture of appreciation and inclusion, where students and staff can see themselves valued, respected and celebrated. This calendar identifies some of the significant days of recognition and celebration within the CBE community.  

Days and months of significance are identified by the provincial and federal governments to raise awareness and action about historical, cultural and equitable practices. Schools may use these dates as a resource for discussions and lessons, as well as for planning exams, school events and other educational activities. 

Note | There are many dates of recognition, cultural celebrations and religious days that are not included on this list. This should not be interpreted to mean these dates are not noteworthy. Schools recognize many types of events and dates, such as International Childhood Cancer Day (Feb. 15), depending on what is meaningful for their ​particular school community. This list is not meant to be comprehensive or exhaustive and every attempt has been made to ensure its accuracy. Updates and changes may be made throughout the year. ​

Please see the instructional and unique setting calendar pages for non-operational days and breaks during the school year.​​

2025-2026

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Expand/Collapse Month : August Month : August
Aug. 01 Emancipation DayVisit…
AugustHindu Heritage MonthVisit…
Aug. 12 International Youth DayVisit…
Aug. 15 National Acadian DayVisit…
Aug. 25 to
Sep. 01
Calgary Pride Week 
Expand/Collapse Month : September Month : September
Sep. 01 Labour DayCanada Holidays
Sep. 07 Ukrainian Canadian Heritage DaySpecial Days
Sep. 08 International Literacy DayInternational Literacy Day
Sep. 11 Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)Ethiopian New Year
Sep. 12 to
Sep. 21
Welcome WeekImmigration Matters
Sep. 19 National Trades Day 
Sep. 21 to
Sep. 27
Gender Equality WeekGender Equality Week
Sep. 22 Treaty 7 DayTreaty 7 Day
Sep. 22 Fall Equinox 
Sep. 22 to
Sep. 24
Rosh HashanahWhat is Rosh Hashanah
Sep. 22 to
Sep. 26
CBE Truth and Reconciliation WeekIndigenous Education (K-12)
Sep. 30 National Day of Truth & Reconciliation/Orange Shirt DayNational Day of Truth & Reconciliation
Expand/Collapse Month : October Month : October
Oct. 01 Yom KippurWhat is Yom Kippur
OctoberGerman Heritage MonthImportant Commemorative Days
OctoberCanadian Islamic History MonthImportant Commemorative Days
OctoberLatin American Heritage MonthImportant Commemorative Days
OctoberWomen’s History MonthImportant Commemorative Days
Oct. 02 DussehraDussehra
Oct. 02 Custodial Staff Appreciation Day 
Oct. 04 Sisters in Spirit DaySisters in Spirit Day
Oct. 05 World Teachers’ DayWorld Teachers' Day
Oct. 06 Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhongqiu Jie), also known as the Mooncake Festival or Moon FestivalMid-Autumn Festival
Oct. 06 to
Oct. 08
Korean Thanksgiving (Chuseok)Korean Thanksgiving
Oct. 06 to
Oct. 09
International Walk to School WeekInternational Walk to School Week
Oct. 06 to
Oct. 13
SukkotWhat is Sukkot
Oct. 10 World Mental Health DayWorld Mental Health Day
Oct. 11 International Day of the Girl ChildInternational Day of the Girl Child
Oct. 13 Thanksgiving Day 
Oct. 17 to
Oct. 22
Secret Path WeekSecret Path Week
Oct. 18 Persons DayPersons Day
Oct. 20 DiwaliDiwali - Festival of Lights
Oct. 20 Bandi Chhor DiwasBandi Chhor Diwas
Oct. 22 Take Me Outside DayTake Me Outside Day
Oct. 31 HalloweenHalloween
Expand/Collapse Month : November Month : November
NovemberHindu Heritage MonthImportant Commemorative Days
Nov. 05 Guru Nanak GurpurabStatement by Minister Khera on Gurpurab, Guru Nanak’s birthday
Nov. 05 to
Nov. 11
Veterans WeekRemembrance Day & Veterans' Week
Nov. 07 Inuit DayInternational Inuit Day
Nov. 08 Indigenous Veterans DayIndigenous Veterans
Nov. 09 to
Nov. 15
Roc Your Mocs WeekRoc Your Mocs Week
Nov. 10 to
Nov. 16
Metis Awareness WeekAnnual Métis Week celebrations
Nov. 11 Remembrance DayRemembrance Day
Nov. 16 Louis Riel DayLouis Riel Day
Nov. 17 to
Nov. 21
National Bullying Awareness and Prevention WeekBullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Nov. 17 to
Nov. 21
Canadian History WeekCanada History Week
Nov. 20 National Child DayNational Child Day
Nov. 20 Transgender Day of RemembranceTransgender Day of Remembrance
Expand/Collapse Month : December Month : December
Dec. 03 International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities
Dec. 06 National Day Of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against WomenNational Day Of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Dec. 08 Bodhi DayBodhi Day
Dec. 10 Human Rights DayHuman Rights Day
Dec. 14 to
Dec. 22
HanukkahWhat is Hanukkah
Dec. 21 Winter SolsticeWinter Solstice
Dec. 21 YuleYule
Dec. 25 ChristmasChristmas
Dec. 26 to
Jan. 01
KwanzaaKwanzaa
Expand/Collapse Month : January Month : January
Jan. 01 New Year’s Day 
JanuaryTamil Heritage MonthTamil Heritage Month
Jan. 04 National Ribbon Skirt DayNational Ribbon Skirt Day
Jan. 05 Armenian ChristmasArmenian Christmas
Jan. 06 EpiphanyEpiphany
Jan. 06 Orthodox ChristmasOrthodox Christmas
Jan. 13 MaghiMaghi
Jan. 14 Orthodox New YearOrthodox New Year
Jan. 15 Laylat al-Mi'rajLaylat al-Mi'raj
Jan. 27 Holocaust Remembrance DayHolocaust Remembrance Day
Jan. 29 National Day of Remembrance and Action against IslamophobiaNational Day of Remembrance and Action against Islamophobia
Expand/Collapse Month : February Month : February
FebruaryBlack History MonthBlack History Month
Feb. 14 Valentines Day 
Feb. 15 National Flag of Canada DayNational Flag of Canada Day
Feb. 16 Family DayFamily Day
Feb. 19 First of RamadanFirst of Ramadan
Feb. 20 World Day of Social JusticeWorld Day of Social Justice
Feb. 21 International Mother Language DayInternational Mother Language Day
Feb. 25 Pink Shirt DayAnti-Bullying Day
Expand/Collapse Month : March Month : March
MarchIrish Heritage MonthIrish Heritage Month
Mar. 03 HoliHoli
Mar. 04 Holla MohallaHolla Mohalla
Mar. 08 International Women's DayInternational Women's Day
Mar. 08 Daylight Savings TimeDaylight Savings Time
Mar. 14 Commonwealth DayCommonwealth Day
Mar. 14 Pi Day "https://www.piday.org/", Pi Day
Mar. 17 St. Patrick's DaySt. Patrick's Day
Mar. 19 NavrozNavroz
Mar. 20 Spring Equinox 
Mar. 20 Id-al-FitrId-al-Fitr
Mar. 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Mar. 21 World Down Syndrome DayWorld Down Syndrome Day
Mar. 31 National Indigenous Languages DayNational Indigenous Languages Day
Mar. 31 Transgender Day of VisibilityTransgender Day of Visibility
Expand/Collapse Month : April Month : April
AprilSikh Heritage MonthSikh Heritage Month
AprilGenocide Remembrance, Condemnation, and Prevention MonthGenocide Remembrance, Condemnation, and Prevention Month
Apr. 03 Good FridayGood Friday
Apr. 04 Refugee Rights DayRefugee Rights Day
Apr. 05 EasterEaster
Apr. 06 Easter MondayEaster Monday
Apr. 07 World Health DayWorld Health Day
Apr. 08 Birth of BuddhaBirth of Buddha
Apr. 14 VaisakhiVaisakhi
Apr. 19 to
Apr. 26
National Volunteer WeekNational Volunteer Week
Apr. 20 to
Apr. 24
Support Staff Appreciation WeekSupport Staff Appreciation Week
Apr. 22 Earth DayEarth Day
Apr. 22 Administrative Professionals DayAdministrative Professionals Day
Expand/Collapse Month : May Month : May
MayAsian Heritage MonthAsian Heritage Month
MayCanadian Jewish Heritage MonthCanadian Jewish Heritage Month
MayPolish Heritage MonthPolish Heritage Month
May. 04 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 
May. 04 to
May. 08
Mental Health Week, Including Hats on For Mental HealthMental Health Week, Including Hats on For Mental Health
May. 05 National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and GirlsNational Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
May. 10 Mother's Day 
May. 15 International Day of FamiliesInternational Day of Families
May. 17 International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, BiphobiaInternational Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia
May. 18 Victoria DayVictoria Day
May. 19 to
May. 26
Indigenous Awareness WeekIndigenous Awareness Week
May. 21 to
May. 23
ShavuotShavuot
May. 27 Id al-AdhaId al-Adha
Expand/Collapse Month : June Month : June
JuneNational Indigenous History MonthNational Indigenous History Month
JuneItalian Heritage MonthItalian Heritage Month
JuneFilipeno Heritage MonthFilipeno Heritage Month
JunePride MonthPride Month
Jun. 05 World Environment DayWorld Environment Day
Jun. 12 World Day against Child LabourWorld Day against Child Labour
Jun. 16 Hijri New YearHijri New Year
Jun. 20 World Refugee DayWorld Refugee Day
Jun. 21 National Indigenous Peoples DayNational Indigenous Peoples Day
Jun. 21 Father's Day 
Jun. 21 Summer SolsticeSummer Solstice
Jun. 27 Multiculturalism DayMulticulturalism Day
Expand/Collapse Month : July Month : July
Jul. 01 Canada DayCanada Day

Legend​​

​ CBE Staff ​Recognition  In​di​​​genous​ Celebration or Event  Holiday
 Date of Cultural
 or Religious Significance
​ Government Recognized Event ​ ​​​​Other Dates of Significan​ce

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