School Holidays in 2026

Singapore’s main school holiday periods in 2026 fall in March, June, September and at the end of the school year. The dates below are taken from the official Ministry of Education calendar and cover MOE Kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges and Millennia Institute.

Primary & Secondary School Holidays 2026

Important: Primary 1 and Kindergarten 1 pupils start school on 2 January 2026. Primary 2 to 6 and Kindergarten 2 pupils return on 5 January. Although Term 2 officially begins on 23 March, schools will be closed that day for the Hari Raya Puasa off-in-lieu. Students return on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Schools used for the GCE O-Level written examinations may end Term 4 on 23 October 2026.

Junior Colleges Holidays 2026

Millennia Institute Holidays 2026

Other Scheduled School Holidays 2026

School holidays and public holidays are different. In 2026, schools will also be closed on 23 March for the Hari Raya Puasa off-in-lieu, 10 August following National Day, and 9 November following Deepavali. The 1 June Vesak Day public holiday falls within the June school holidays.

Note: Children’s Day applies to primary schools and primary sections of full schools only.

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When Does School Reopen in 2026?

After the March school holidays, students return on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 because Monday, 23 March is a designated school day off-in-lieu. Schools reopen after the June holidays on 29 June and after the September holidays on 14 September. These reopening dates can also be checked on the official MOE academic calendar.

When Do Primary and Secondary Schools End in 2026?

The final school term for primary and secondary students ends on Friday, 20 November 2026. However, secondary schools used as venues for the GCE O-Level written examinations may finish on 23 October. Parents and students should check their school’s notice alongside the official MOE school terms announcement.

Is Today or Tomorrow a School Holiday?

To check whether today, tomorrow or the coming Monday is a school holiday, compare the date with the tables above and the live MOE calendar. School-specific events, examinations, CCAs and staff training days may not appear in the national calendar, so the notice issued by your school should be treated as the final confirmation.

School Holidays and Public Holidays

School holidays are determined by MOE, while public holidays apply across Singapore. Some public holidays, including the National Day holiday on 10 August and the Deepavali holiday on 9 November 2026, also close schools. View our Singapore public holidays calendar or confirm the national dates through the Ministry of Manpower.

ITE and Polytechnic Holidays

ITE and polytechnic holidays do not always follow the MOE primary and secondary school calendar. Students should check the official ITE academic calendar or the Singapore Polytechnic academic calendar for their course-specific training, examination and vacation dates.

TTS and International School Term Dates

Tanglin Trust School and other international schools use separate academic calendars, so their holidays may not match Singapore’s MOE school holidays. Families looking for TTS term dates should consult the official Tanglin Trust School term calendar before making travel arrangements.

Planning Around the School Holidays

The June and year-end holidays provide more time for longer family trips, while the March and September breaks are better suited to shorter plans. Before booking flights or accommodation, check for school camps, supplementary lessons and examinations. You can find more suggestions in our Singapore holiday planning guides.

Keeping the Calendar Accurate

MOE may update its academic calendar when dates or off-in-lieu arrangements change. We review official announcements and update this page when new information becomes available. Read more about our checking process on the About Us page, or contact us if you notice a date that needs reviewing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Singapore School Holidays