MOE School Holidays & Term Dates - 2026

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has released the official school calendar for 2026, covering all MOE Kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges and the Millennia Institute in Singapore.

For parents and students, this guide provides a clear and comprehensive breakdown of the Singapore school year 2026 and school holidays 2026. Use this information to effectively plan your family schedules, vacations and crucial revision periods for the year ahead.

MOE School Terms 2026:

Primary & Secondary

The Singapore school year 2026 is split into four terms, a familiar rhythm for most families. This structure gives the year a sense of shape, with predictable 2026 school holidays to look forward to. The year starts on 2 January and ends on 20 November.

• Note for P1/K1: Primary 1 and Kindergarten 1 students start on Friday, 2 January 2026. P2 to P6 and K2 students begin on Monday, 5 January 2026.

• Note for O-Level Schools: For schools used as GCE O-Level venues, the last day of school is Friday, 23 October 2026.

Junior College (JC) & Millennia Institute (MI)

For students heading into pre-university, the MOE 2026 schedule shifts to a different rhythm. It’s important to note these different JC term dates for 2026 to manage the new academic demands.

Tentative PSLE and National Exam Dates 2026

For parents of Primary 6 students, the second half of the year revolves around the national examinations. Official dates from the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) usually arrive mid-year. Based on historical trends, here is what you should expect for the PSLE 2026 timeline.

• PSLE Oral Exams: Mid-August 2026
• PSLE Listening Comprehension: Mid-September 2026
• PSLE Written Papers: Late September to early October 2026
• PSLE Marking Exercise: Mid-October 2026 (Usually 4 days)

Secondary and Pre-University Exams:

• GCE O-Level Mother Tongue: June 2026
• GCE O/A-Level Orals: July to August 2026
• GCE O/A-Level Written Papers: Mid-October to mid-November 2026

School Vacation Periods 2026

The school holidays 2026 are key dates for planning everything from revision to rest. Here are the four major Singapore school holidays for 2026 according to the official academic calendar 2026.

2026 Long Weekend Summary

Planning a short getaway or a staycation helps everyone recharge. There are six main long weekends in Singapore during 2026 that you can use to your advantage.

• Good Friday: 3 – 5 April (Friday to Sunday)
• Labour Day: 1 – 3 May (Friday to Sunday)
• Vesak Day: 30 May – 1 June (Saturday to Monday)
• National Day: 8 – 10 August (Saturday to Monday)
• Deepavali: 7 – 9 November (Saturday to Monday)
• Christmas: 25 – 27 December (Friday to Sunday)

Public Holidays 2026

Beyond the main breaks, these are the single days off sprinkled through the Singapore school year 2026. These often create long weekends for extra school holidays 2026.

Term 1:

• 1 January 2026, Thursday - New Year's Day
• 17 February 2026, Tuesday - Chinese New Year
• 18 February 2026, Wednesday - Chinese New Year

Term 2:

• 21 March 2026, Saturday - Hari Raya Puasa
• 3 April 2026, Friday - Good Friday
• 1 May 2026, Friday - Labour Day
• 27 May 2026, Wednesday - Hari Raya Haji
• 31 May 2026, Sunday - Vesak Day

Term 3:

• 9 August 2026, Sunday - National Day

Term 4:

• 8 November 2026, Sunday - Deepavali
• 25 December 2026, Friday - Christmas Day

Scheduled School Holidays 2026

• 5 July 2026, Sunday - Youth Day
• 6 July 2026, Monday
• Youth Day (School Holiday in lieu)
• 4 September 2026, Friday - Teachers' Day
• 2 October 2026, Friday - Children’s Day (for primary schools and primary sections of full schools only)

5 Tips to Maximise the 2026 School Holidays

Spending a holiday well does not mean doing more work. It means doing the right work so that most of the time is spent resting.

1. Diagnose learning gaps early

Do not make your child revise everything. Use the start of the June or December holidays to find exactly which topics are shaky. If they are 90% in Fractions but 40% in Ratios, focus only on the Ratios.

2. Take short, targeted family trips

Use the long weekends identified above for staycations or nearby travel. These mini-breaks recharge a child emotionally and help them reset before a busy term starts.

3. Use the "Head Start" strategy

Spend the final week of the holidays previewing the next term's topics. Walking into class in January or July already knowing the basics of a new concept builds incredible confidence.

4. Schedule educational outings

Learning should happen outside the classroom too. A visit to the Science Centre or a local heritage trail makes school subjects feel relevant and real.

5. Protect rest days

Ensure there are days with zero academic pressure. Downtime is not wasted time. It is the fuel that allows for high performance when the term begins.

With these dates confirmed, you can plan for a successful academic year. The June and December holidays are ideal for targeted revision. Geniebook's AI-powered worksheets and live classes, aligned with the MOE syllabus, help your child address learning gaps efficiently.

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