Third/Fourth Quarter Term
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86 days
SY 2025–2026 resumes 5 Jan after Christmas break and ends 31 Mar 2026 (DepEd Order No. 012, s. 2025).
Philippines School Holidays 2026: Term Dates
Public schools finish SY 2025–2026 on 31 March 2026, then reopen under the new three-term calendar on 8 June 2026 (DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026). Major learner breaks include the long summer vacation and the year-end Christmas/New Year break from 19 December 2026.
Source: Department of Education (DepEd), Republic of the PhilippinesLast verified
Next Philippines school holiday
50 days away
The next 2026 school holiday is Christmas and New Year Holidays, from 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 — 50 days away.
2026 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Holidays End-of-school-year break between SY 2025–2026 and SY 2026–2027. Teachers’ EOSY break begins around 1 Apr; learners return when the new school year opens. | Start | End | Duration68 days |
| Term 1 Wellness Break End-of-Term 1 wellness / INSET window in Annex B schedules. Confirm local implementation with your school. | Start | End | Duration6 days |
| Christmas and New Year Holidays Year-end break (Christmas/New Year) under DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026 Annex B. Classes resume 4 Jan 2027 for Term 3. | Start | End | Duration16 days |
2026 school term dates
Term 1
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94 days
SY 2026–2027 Term 1 instructional stretch before the end-of-term wellness window (DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026).
Term 2
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94 days
SY 2026–2027 Term 2 ends 18 Dec before the year-end break.
School holiday periods
Summer Holidays school holidays 2026
Summer Holidays runs from 1 Apr 2026 (Wed) – 7 Jun 2026 (Sun) (68 days inclusive). The Summer Holidays end on 7 Jun 2026 (Sun). Term 1 begins and schools reopen on 8 Jun 2026 (Mon).
Term 1 Wellness Break school holidays 2026
Term 1 Wellness Break runs from 10 Sept 2026 (Thu) – 15 Sept 2026 (Tue) (6 days inclusive). The Term 1 Wellness Break end on 15 Sept 2026 (Tue). Term 2 begins and schools reopen on 16 Sept 2026 (Wed).
Christmas and New Year Holidays school holidays 2026
Christmas and New Year Holidays runs from 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).
Philippines school start and reopening dates in 2026
- After the Summer Holidays
- Schools reopen (Term 1 begins)
- After the Term 1 Wellness Break
- Schools reopen (Term 2 begins)
- School year ends
Planning a trip during the Christmas and New Year holidays?
You have 16 days to work with. Here are a few family-friendly destinations that fit comfortably into this school break.
Hong Kong
Great for 4-5 days
Hong Kong is a good fit for this 16-day break because a 4-5 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers theme parks and city sights.
- Theme parks
- City
- Family
Explore Hong KongBali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali is a good fit for this 16-day break because a 6-8 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
Explore BaliBangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok is a good fit for this 16-day break because a 4-5 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
Explore Bangkok
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FAQ
When are the Summer Holidays school holidays in Philippines in 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from 1 Apr 2026 (Wed) to 7 Jun 2026 (Sun) (68 days inclusive).
When is Summer Holidays in the Philippines 2026?
Summer Holidays runs from April 1, 2026 to June 7, 2026 (68 days) on the DepEd reference calendar used here. Confirm with your school before booking travel.
When are the Term 1 Wellness Break school holidays in Philippines in 2026?
The Term 1 Wellness Break run from 10 Sept 2026 (Thu) to 15 Sept 2026 (Tue) (6 days inclusive).
When is Term 1 Wellness Break in the Philippines 2026?
Term 1 Wellness Break runs from September 10, 2026 to September 15, 2026 (6 days) on the DepEd reference calendar used here. Confirm with your school before booking travel.
When are the Christmas and New Year Holidays school holidays in Philippines in 2026?
The Christmas and New Year Holidays run from 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) to 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).
When is Christmas and New Year Holidays in the Philippines 2026?
Christmas and New Year Holidays runs from December 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027 (16 days) on the DepEd reference calendar used here. Confirm with your school before booking travel.
When do schools reopen after Summer Holidays in Philippines?
Schools reopen on 8 Jun 2026 (Mon) for the start of Term 1.
When does the 2026 Philippines school year end for summer?
Public school years typically end in late March or early April, then summer / EOSY break runs until the next June opening. Check the year calendar table for the exact last class day used here.
When do DepEd classes open in the Philippines 2026?
SY 2026–2027 opens Monday 8 June 2026. Later school years open on a date DepEd announces before each year (often the first Monday of June). See the year calendar for the date used here.
When do schools reopen after Term 1 Wellness Break in Philippines?
Schools reopen on 16 Sept 2026 (Wed) for the start of Term 2.
When does Third/Fourth Quarter Term start in Philippines in 2026?
Third/Fourth Quarter Term runs from 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) to 31 Mar 2026 (Tue).
When does Term 1 start in Philippines in 2026?
Term 1 runs from 8 Jun 2026 (Mon) to 9 Sept 2026 (Wed).
When does Term 2 start in Philippines in 2026?
Term 2 runs from 16 Sept 2026 (Wed) to 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).
What is the next school holiday in Philippines?
The next school holiday is Christmas and New Year Holidays, starting 19 Dec 2026 (Sat). See the Christmas and New Year Holidays section (#christmas-holidays-school-holidays) for full dates.
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- Holiday days
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- Longest break
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- Shortest break
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- Avg break
- 30d
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School terms: Third/Fourth Quarter Term, 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 31 Mar 2026 (Tue); Term 1, 8 Jun 2026 (Mon) – 9 Sept 2026 (Wed); Term 2, 16 Sept 2026 (Wed) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Summer Holidays, 1 Apr 2026 (Wed) – 7 Jun 2026 (Sun); Term 1 Wellness Break, 10 Sept 2026 (Thu) – 15 Sept 2026 (Tue); Christmas and New Year Holidays, 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun)
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