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Mexico Sets Dec. 22–Jan. 12 School Break; Peru to Resume Classes March 16

Officials clarified key dates, from SEP’s Dec. 15 class day to Minedu’s January enrollment window.

Overview

  • Mexico’s SEP confirms the last day of classes is Friday, Dec. 19, with winter break for basic education running from Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, to Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
  • SEP states Dec. 15 is a normal school day and schedules staff sessions before students return, with administrators on Jan. 7 and teacher workshops on Jan. 8–9.
  • Some Mexican jurisdictions advanced vacation starts due to cold or safety conditions, including adjustments reported in Durango, Coahuila, parts of Guerrero/Acapulco, and flexible measures in Nuevo León.
  • Peru’s Ministry of Education confirms the 2025 school year ends Dec. 19 and the 2026 academic year begins Monday, March 16, under the published national calendar.
  • Minedu’s 2026 regular matriculation process includes submissions from Jan. 2–11, reviews Jan. 12–18, vacancy assignments Jan. 19–21, and SIAGIE registration Jan. 31–Feb. 4, with a complementary phase in February.