School holidays in Singapore have a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re settling into the school routine, the next you’re wondering why every enrichment centre is fully booked, and flights out of Changi are suddenly eye-wateringly expensive.
If you’re coming from a country with long summer breaks, seasonal school holidays, or a trimester system, Singapore’s academic rhythm can take some getting used to.
Understanding Singapore’s school calendar makes all the difference when you’re planning family trips, booking holiday camps, or simply trying to keep the kids entertained in the tropical heat.
Our guide to the Singapore school holidays will tell you all you need to know, breaking down the academic calendar and how local families spend their school holidays so that you can make the most of your school holidays in Singapore.
The Singapore school calendar follows a 10-week schedule, spread across four terms in the academic year, which begins on 2 January every year.
This is the same for all government schools in Singapore, from Primary to Junior College levels. Polytechnics, Universities, and International Schools have their own academic schedules, which may vary accordingly.
Check out our quick crashcourse to Singapore’s education system to find out more about the different levels of education and how they work.
Here’s a breakdown of what the academic year typically looks like in Singapore:
| School term | School holidays |
| Term 1: 10 weeks | March holidays: 1 week |
| Term 2: 10 weeks | June holidays: 4 weeks |
| Term 3: 10 weeks | September holidays: 1 week |
| Term 4: 10 weeks for Primary school, 8 weeks for Secondary school and Junior College | November/December holidays: 8 weeks for Primary school, 6 weeks for Secondary school and Junior College |
Now that you know the basic structure of the academic year (which can be useful for planning ahead for future years), let’s take a look at the school calendar for 2026.
| Term dates 2026 | School holiday dates 2026 |
| Term 1: 2 Jan (Thurs) - 13 Mar (Fri) | Mar: 14 Mar (Sat) - 22 Mar (Sun) |
| Term 2: 23 Mar (Mon) - 29 May (Fri) | Jun: 30 May (Sat) - 28 Jun (Sun) |
| Term 3: 29 Jun (Mon) - 4 Sept (Fri) | Sept: 5 Sept (Sat) - 13 Sept (Sun) |
| Term 4: 14 Sept (Mon) - 20 Nov (Fri) | Nov/Dec: 21 Nov (Sat) - 31 Dec (Thurs) |
Note: School holidays are not mandated holidays for adults, so you’ll need to apply for your own annual leave if you want to enjoy the holidays with your children.
There are also a few additional school holidays that parents should be aware of:
Annual public holidays are separate from these school holidays, which means extra days off from school for your children.
Read our full guide to public holidays in Singapore to know when they are and how you should prepare for them.
Want to spend the school holidays with your school-going children like the locals? Other than catching a breather from the rigour of the school term, here are some local favourites for families get up to during the school holidays in Singapore:
If you’re worried about how to make the most of your child’s school holidays in Singapore, here are 5 tips to help you plan your school holidays without breaking a sweat:
For many expat families, school holidays are the ideal time to relocate, whether you're arriving in Singapore, upgrading to a bigger home, or moving closer to your child’s school.
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