Deped Restores June School Opening: Inside the Official Sy 2026-2027 Calendar Shift
By Chloe Bennett
Maintaining clear breaks between evaluation cycles keeps burnout at bay for both teaching staff and students. Under the finalized calendar, the five-day mid-year break is scheduled alongside the annual In-Service Training (INSET) for teachers from **October 26 to October 30, 2026**. While teachers conduct instructional evaluations and curriculum calibration, learners take a five-day hiatus between the second and third quarters.
The Christmas break begins on **December 19, 2026**, giving families two complete weeks for traditional gatherings. Classes resume promptly on Monday, **January 4, 2027**.
The academic year culminates with end-of-school-year rites scheduled from **March 29 to March 31, 2027**. This gives graduating Grade 6 and Grade 12 students, as well as moving-up Kindergarten and Grade 10 completers, a smooth pathway to conclude their credentials before the April break begins.
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