Academic Calendar

Please note that Dakar Academy Schools usually begin the academic school year in mid-August, not in September or October.

DA Schools 2025-26 Important Dates

August 12 | Registration Day & Open House at DA West

August 14 | First day of school

October 11-15 | Fall Break

November 27-30  | Thanksgiving Break

December 20-January 11 | Christmas Break

March 14-March 29 | Spring Break

April 3 | Good Friday (no school)

April 6 | Easter Monday (No school)

May 1 | Labour Day (public holiday, no school)

May 27 | Tabaski (public holiday, no school)

May 29 | Last day of school (Elementary & Middle School)

June 3 | Last day of school (High School)

June 4 | Graduation