Singapore school holidays 2026
Next school holiday: September Holiday — 5 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 13 Sept 2026 (Sun) (9 days). Official MOE dates for kindergarten, primary and secondary.
See 2026 school holiday dates35
days until the next school holiday
2026 calendar
The 2026 school year for MOE kindergartens, primary and secondary schools runs from 2 January to 20 November, with four term breaks including a longer June holiday.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Term 1Term P1 and K1 start 2 Jan; P2–P6 and K2 start 5 Jan. | 2 Jan 2026 (Fri) – 13 Mar 2026 (Fri) | 71 |
March HolidayBreak | 14 Mar 2026 (Sat) – 22 Mar 2026 (Sun) | 9 |
Term 2Term Mon 23 Mar is a school day off-in-lieu (Hari Raya Puasa on Sat 21 Mar). First teaching day is Tue 24 Mar. | 23 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 29 May 2026 (Fri) | 68 |
June HolidayBreak Mon 1 Jun is a public holiday in lieu of Vesak Day (Sun 31 May). | 30 May 2026 (Sat) – 28 Jun 2026 (Sun) | 30 |
Term 3Term | 29 Jun 2026 (Mon) – 4 Sept 2026 (Fri) | 68 |
September HolidayBreak | 5 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 13 Sept 2026 (Sun) | 9 |
Term 4Term Schools used as GCE O-Level venues may end earlier (23 Oct 2026). | 14 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 20 Nov 2026 (Fri) | 68 |
Year-end HolidayBreak | 21 Nov 2026 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu) | 41 |
At a glance
- School days
- 275
- Holiday days
- 89
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 41d
- Shortest break
- 9d
- Avg break
- 22.3d
Year-end Holiday
March Holiday
Year timeline
- Term 1· 71d
- March Holiday· 9d
- Term 2· 68d
- June Holiday· 30d
- Term 3· 68d
- September Holiday· 9d
- Term 4· 68d
- Year-end Holiday· 41d
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FAQ
How many Singapore school holiday blocks are there each year?
Typically four: a short March holiday after Term 1, a longer June (mid-year) holiday, a short September holiday after Term 3, and the year-end holiday after Term 4.
Is Children's Day a school holiday for secondary school students?
No. Children's Day is a scheduled school holiday for MOE kindergartens, primary schools and primary sections of full schools only. Secondary school students attend school as normal.
Where can I verify Singapore school holiday dates?
Cross-check the Ministry of Education academic calendar at moe.gov.sg/calendar. TermBreaks links sources and last-verified dates on every calendar page and on the methodology page.
When are the March school holidays in Singapore 2026?
The March school holidays run from Saturday 14 March to Sunday 22 March 2026 (9 days). Monday 23 March is a designated school day off-in-lieu because Hari Raya Puasa falls on Saturday 21 March, so the first teaching day of Term 2 is Tuesday 24 March.
When are the June school holidays in Singapore 2026?
The June school holidays run from Saturday 30 May to Sunday 28 June 2026 (30 days). Monday 1 June is a public holiday in lieu of Vesak Day, which falls on Sunday 31 May.
When are the September school holidays in Singapore 2026?
The September school holidays run from Saturday 5 September to Sunday 13 September 2026 (9 days). Schools reopen on Monday 14 September for the start of Term 4.
Is Children's Day a school holiday for secondary school students in 2026?
No. Children's Day on Friday 2 October 2026 applies to MOE kindergartens, primary schools and primary sections of full schools only. Secondary school students attend school as normal on that day.
When does the 2026 Singapore school year end?
The school year ends on Friday 20 November 2026 for most primary and secondary students. Schools used as venues for the GCE O-Level written examinations end earlier, on Friday 23 October 2026.
When does Primary 1 start school in Singapore 2026?
Primary 1 and Kindergarten 1 students start on Friday 2 January 2026. Primary 2 to 6 and Kindergarten 2 students start on Monday 5 January 2026.