What is Back To School in Canada?

Back To School is the time of the year when pupils and students resume studies after an academic term or year break. It officially occurs around late August and early September after the long-term holidays and the beginning of Fall semesters but has come to include resumption periods for short breaks. Most schools in Canada enjoy two weeks of Winter break in December for Christmas, another two weeks in Spring, and long-term holidays during Summer running between June or July to August. So, Back to School is connected to Winter and Spring breaks but is most popular in Fall when students return from summer vacation.  Back to School in Canada is a great time to shop discount sales from retail shops offering promotions on their flyer. 

When Will Canadians Go Back to School in 2024?

The date for pupils and students to return to school after the 2024 summer vacation is not specific. This is because the academic calendar for schools in Canada varies from district to territory. For instance, the resumption date for the 2023 - 2024 academic year differs between Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario and the entire provinces and territories of Canada. In each educational province, the District School Boards determine, approve and amend school calendars yearly. Thus, depending on the territorial jurisdiction, each region is at liberty to pick a date for students to go Back to School. But generally, schools resume between 1st and 10th September every year.  So, prepare to shop for your Back to School deals from discount stores between the last week of August and the first week of September this year.

How to Shop for Back To School

Ready to return to school this season, it’s best to start shopping on time before rush hour. Start by creating a list of your priorities in their scale of preference. Place the most important items you need for school resumption on top of the least essential commodities. Next, check your budget and compare your needs with available resources to buy them. Cancel out items you’re certain can always come later and sum up the total cost. Earlybird shopping is always the best option as you can buy low-price, high-quality goods and school supplies at discount rates. While Back to School sales season approaches, some stores often advertise their latest deals on flyers for shoppers. Seize the ongoing promotional sales to shop for your favorite back-to-school items at discount rates. 

What to Shop for Back to School?

Shop from discount sales on promo deals in apparel, snacks, books and electronics. Buy loose-leaf ruled paper and blank papers, a package of pencils, erasers, ruler, crayons, safety scissors, lunch bags and a backpack for your elementary school and mid-school kids. High school students would want items like a USB Drive, combination lock, notebook, a package of graph paper, lunch box, mini staplers and backpack. University and college students would likely shop for the latest fashion wear, such as sneakers, shorts, gowns and skirts. Sports lovers won’t miss ordering footballs, tennis, batons, boots and helmets for school games.  Cosmetics are also popular deals for undergrads and grads returning to school after vacations. Electronics such as laptops, smartphones, wristwatches, earbuds and microphones are popular items to buy for your new term. 

Which Discount Stores Have Back-to-School Sales?

Walmart, AliExpress, FreshCo, Sobeys, Loblaws, Zehrs, and Fortinos are popular Canadian discount retail stores offering the best grocery promotions for Back-to-School shopping. You can also find mouthwatering deals on T&T, Rona, Provigo, Dominion, Foodland, Metro and No Frills flyers. Most sales on Starsky, IKEA, Rexall, and Lowe’s flyers come with exclusive promotions with massive coupon codes for discount checkouts. Pick your shopping cart today and shop for your Back to School electronics at Rogers, Best Buy and Freedom. Visit Zara, The Bay, Simons and Mark’s for your favorite clothing and shoes. Shop the newest arrivals in health and beauty at Mary Kay, Sephora, Bath & Body Works, Avon, and Jean Coutu. Get more value for less, see flyers for more details. Shop now and enjoy exclusive offers on all your favorite items.