First day of school

The first day of school is the first day that school opens after the summer vacation. It varies in different areas around the world because of the differences in weather, climate, season, and culture, but the normal pattern is for school to begin in late August or early September in the northern hemisphere and in late January or early February in most Southern Hemisphere countries.
The Americas
Argentina
The first day of school in Argentina is on the last Monday of February or the first Monday of March, depending on the year. High school usually begins one week later than elementary school.
Barbados
The first day of school is on the second week of September.
Brazil
The school year usually begins during the first week of February. In the northernmost tropical areas of Brazil, the school year starts the first week of September following the practice of countries further north.
Canada
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