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MOE Singapore School Holidays 2026

Singapore schools have 4 holiday breaks in 2026: March (14–22 Mar), June (30 May–28 Jun), September (5–13 Sep) and year-end (21 Nov–31 Dec). Here are the official MOE dates, public holiday overlaps and leave tips to help you plan ahead.
StarHub Editorial, 20 May 2026

In This Guide

  1. When are Singapore School Holidays in 2026?
  2. Other official School Holidays in 2026
  3. Official MOE School Terms for 2026
  4. Planning ahead for the school holidays
  5. FAQs

When are Singapore School Holidays in 2026?


Planning your next family getaway or staycation? These vacation dates apply to all MOE kindergartens, primary schools, and secondary schools, aligned with the official MOE release. For more long weekend inspiration, see our Singapore public holidays 2026 guide.
 

School Holiday Official Dates How many days off & when to take leave?
March Break Sat 14th Mar – Sun 22nd Mar
10 Days Total
Includes 9-day break + 1 bonus day. Hari Raya Puasa falls on Sat 21st Mar, making Mon 23rd Mar a school holiday off-in-lieu. No leave required for a 10-day stretch!
June Break Sat 30th May – Sun 28th Jun
30 Days Total
Mid-year vacation block. Includes Vesak Day on Sun 31st May (Mon 1st Jun is the holiday off-in-lieu).
Leave Hack Hari Raya Haji lands on Wed 27th May. Take leave on 28th & 29th May to unlock a 9-day holiday right before the school break officially starts.
September Break Sat 5th Sep – Sun 13th Sep
9 Days Total
Standard 1-week term break with no overlapping public holidays. Ideal window for quick regional getaways or localized staycations.
Year-End Break Sat 21st Nov – Thu 31st Dec
41 Days Total
Longest vacation window of the year. Includes Christmas Day (Fri 25th Dec), which gives families an automatic 3-day long weekend at the end of December.

* Note on Term 2 Start: Because Hari Raya Puasa falls on a Saturday, official classes begin on Tuesday 24th March since Monday is the school day off-in-lieu.

Junior Colleges & Millennia Institute: JC Year 1, MI Year 1, and MI Year 2 follow these exact dates. JC Year 2 and MI Year 3 share the March, June, and September breaks, but their year-end holiday begins immediately after their final GCE A-Level exams.

Other official School Holidays in 2026


3 single-day holidays fall inside the school terms, separate from the 4 main break windows.
 

Holiday Date Applies to Notes
Youth Day Mon 6th Jul 2026 All MOE schools Youth Day falls on Sun 5th Jul. Monday 6th Jul is the school holiday in lieu. Sits mid-Term 3.
Teachers' Day Fri 4th Sep 2026 All MOE schools Final day of Term 3. Last teaching day is Thu 3rd Sep. September break begins Sat 5th Sep.
Children's Day Fri 2nd Oct 2026 Primary and MOE kindergartens only. Secondary students attend school as normal. Most commonly misread holiday. Does not apply to secondary schools.

Official MOE School Terms for 2026


The 2026 school year for MOE kindergartens, primary, and secondary schools runs from 2nd January to 20th November, split across 4 standard terms.
 

Term Dates What to note
Term 1 Fri 2nd Jan – Fri 13th Mar P1 and K1 children start on Friday 2nd Jan. Older kids (P2–P6 and K2) get a slightly longer break and return on Monday 5th Jan.
Term 2 Mon 23rd Mar – Fri 29th May Monday 23rd Mar is a school holiday in lieu of Hari Raya Puasa. Classes officially begin on Tuesday 24th Mar.
Term 3 Mon 29th Jun – Fri 4th Sep The last day of the school term is Friday 4th Sep, which is Teachers' Day. The last active day of classes is Thursday 3rd Sep.
Term 4 Mon 14th Sep – Fri 20th Nov Schools used as national examination venues for O-Levels wrap up early on Friday 23rd Oct to facilitate testing.

If your child is starting Primary 1 or MOE Kindergarten 1, keep in mind their first day is Friday 2nd January. Because older siblings in Primary 2 to 6 only head back on Monday 5th January, you may want to plan ahead for transport or childcare logistics during those first few days of the year.

Junior colleges and Millennia Institute

For older students, JC Year 2 and returning Millennia Institute (MI) students start their term on Monday 12th January. Incoming JC Year 1 and MI Year 1 students begin a bit later on Wednesday 4th February after posting results. Their year-end holiday starts on Saturday 28th November, while graduating cohorts finish up right after their GCE A-Level exams. You can find the complete schedule directly on the MOE website.

Planning ahead for the school holidays?

Whether you are taking the family overseas or looking forward to a quiet break at home, the school holidays are a great time to recharge. Here is a quick look at how you can simplify your holiday planning with our services.

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✓ Keeping the kids entertained during the shorter 9-day breaks?

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q When are the March school holidays in 2026?

The March school holidays run from Saturday 14 March to Sunday 22 March 2026, 9 days. Monday 23 March is also a school day off-in-lieu because Hari Raya Puasa falls on Saturday 21 March. The first teaching day of Term 2 is Tuesday 24 March.

Q When are the June school holidays in 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.

Q When are the September school holidays in 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.

Q Is Children's Day a school holiday for secondary school students?

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.

Q When does the 2026 school year end for primary and secondary schools?

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.

Q When does Primary 1 start school in 2026?

Primary 1 and Kindergarten 1 students start school on Friday 2 January 2026. Primary 2 to 6 and Kindergarten 2 students start on Monday 5 January 2026.

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Disclaimer:
This content is provided for general information and convenience. While we take care in preparing our articles, readers should refer to official sources or professional advice for specific, up-to-date details.

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