2026–2027 School Year: Quarter and Holiday Dates for Schools
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Short answer: The 2026–2027 school year starts on September 2 and ends on May 25. Autumn holidays run from November 4 to 9, winter holidays from December 28 to January 10, spring holidays from March 21 to 27, and summer holidays from May 25 to September 1.
School year and quarters
According to the General Secondary Education Regulation approved by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 140 of March 15, 2017, the school year runs from September 2 to May 25 of the following year and is divided into four quarters. The school year lasts 34 weeks (33 weeks for first-grade pupils). The school week is 6 days; by decision of the pedagogical council, a 5-day week may be set for grades I–IV.
Holiday dates
- Autumn holiday: November 4–9, 2026 (6 calendar days). Classes begin on November 10 (Tuesday).
- Winter holiday: December 28, 2026 (Monday) to January 10, 2027 (Sunday), 14 calendar days. Classes resume on January 11 (Monday).
- Spring holiday: March 21–27, 2027 (7 calendar days). Because March 28 is a Sunday, classes begin on March 29 (Monday). This date is the editorial calculation and should be checked against the official announcement.
- Summer holiday: from May 25 (after the final stage control tests, or when the school year ends) to September 1.
- Extra holiday for first graders: one week in February. The exact days are not specified in the Regulation; the ministry usually announces them separately.
Important notes
The autumn holiday dates match the official Telegram channel of the Ministry of Preschool and School Education: holidays from November 4 to 9, and second-quarter classes from November 10. Parents and pupils can plan their schedules based on these dates.
Note: if official changes are made, this article will be updated.
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