Overview

• The nationwide pause for public schools is set by Ministerial Resolution No. 556-2024-MINEDU.
• Some outlets cite Oct. 12–17 based on El Peruano, but the resolution specifies Oct. 13–17.
• The week corresponds to a management block intended for institutional planning and review.
• Teachers and administrators continue management duties during the pause, while students are off.
• Public school classes resume Oct. 20, starting the final lective block that runs through Dec. 19.