Overview

• The academic year will run from September 1, 2025 to July 15, 2026 with 185 instructional days for preschool through secondary and 190 days for teacher-training schools.
• Summer vacation now extends from July 16 to September 1, granting students seven weeks off and an extra week of rest for educators.
• Two major breaks are slated for December 22 to January 9 and March 30 to April 10, alongside seven national holidays including Independence Day and Constitution Day.
• Classes will pause on the last Friday of each month for Consejo Técnico Escolar meetings, with intensive training sessions scheduled August 26–29 and January 7–9.
• The unified calendar responds to union calls for more preparation time and standardizes school dates across all states.