Singapore school holidays
MOE kindergartens, primary and secondary schools typically follow four term breaks each year. Use the year pages for exact dates.
Typical holiday blocks
March Holiday
Short mid-semester break after Term 1.
June Holiday
The longest mid-year break — popular for family trips.
September Holiday
Short break after Term 3.
Year-end Holiday
Longest stretch after Term 4 through December.
Latest published year (2027)
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
March HolidayBreak | 13 Mar 2027 (Sat) – 21 Mar 2027 (Sun) | 9 |
June HolidayBreak | 29 May 2027 (Sat) – 27 Jun 2027 (Sun) | 30 |
September HolidayBreak | 4 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 12 Sept 2027 (Sun) | 9 |
Year-end HolidayBreak | 20 Nov 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri) | 42 |
Full terms and stats: 2027 calendar · e.g. March Holiday 13 Mar 2027 (Sat) – 21 Mar 2027 (Sun) (9 days)
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.