Singapore Polytechnic School Holidays 2026 & 2027

Polytechnic students in Singapore follow a semester system, not the MOE school calendar. Here are the vacation dates for Singapore Polytechnic, updated for AY2026/2027.

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If you’re a polytechnic student (or a parent of one), you’ve probably noticed that your holidays never quite line up with your younger sibling’s. That’s because polytechnics in Singapore run on a semester system, completely separate from the MOE calendar used by primary, secondary, and junior college students. Below is the breakdown for Singapore Polytechnic’s AY2026/2027 calendar, along with what to expect if you’re at one of the other four polytechnics.

Singapore Polytechnic (SP) Academic Calendar AY2026/2027

Semester 1 runs from 20 April to 4 September 2026, and Semester 2 runs from 19 October 2026 to 5 March 2027. Here’s how the vacation blocks fall:

Break	Dates	Length
Mid-Semester 1 Vacation	6 – 28 June 2026	3 weeks
Inter-Semester Vacation	5 September – 18 October 2026	6 weeks
Mid-Semester 2 Vacation	12 December 2026 – 3 January 2027	3 weeks

Exam periods sit right before each vacation block — 24 August to 4 September 2026 for Semester 1, and 22 February to 5 March 2027 for Semester 2. Some vacation weeks may be shortened by internship placements or project deadlines, so treat these as planning dates rather than guaranteed time off if you’re on an industry attachment.

What About NP, TP, RP, and NYP?

Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, and Nanyang Polytechnic each publish their own academic calendars, and while the overall structure (two semesters, a mid-semester break, and a longer break between semesters) is similar across all five polytechnics, the exact dates can differ by a week or two. If you’re not at SP, check your own polytechnic’s student portal or academic calendar page before booking flights or making plans — don’t assume the dates above apply to you.

Do Polytechnic Students Get the Same Public Holidays?

Yes. Public holidays like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, and National Day apply to everyone in Singapore, polytechnic students included, regardless of the academic calendar you follow. See our Singapore Public Holidays 2027 page for the full list.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the polytechnic June holiday in 2026?

For Singapore Polytechnic, the mid-semester vacation runs from 6 to 28 June 2026, about three weeks. This is separate from the MOE June school holidays, which run longer for primary and secondary students.

Why don’t polytechnic holidays match secondary school holidays?

Polytechnics use a semester-based academic year with two intakes, rather than the four-term structure MOE schools follow. The two systems were designed independently and there are currently no plans to align them.

How long is the break between Semester 1 and Semester 2?

At Singapore Polytechnic, the inter-semester break runs about six weeks, from 5 September to 18 October 2026, though this includes the exam period at the tail end of Semester 1.

Source: Singapore Polytechnic official academic calendar. Dates are for SP specifically — always confirm with your own polytechnic before finalising travel plans. Last verified: September 2026.