Overview
- The SEP published the 2026–2027 school calendar in the DOF, setting the basic education year from August 31, 2026 to July 9, 2027 and requiring 185 effective instructional days for preescolar, primaria and secundaria.
- Friday, October 30, 2026 is the sole October suspension for basic‑education students because it is an ordinary Consejo Técnico Escolar (CTE) session where teachers meet for school organization and reflection.
- The calendar lists a total of 15 suspended days across the cycle, including eight ordinary CTE sessions, national commemorations and administrative days that create several three‑ and four‑day 'mega‑puentes' when a Friday session aligns with a Monday holiday.
- Winter break runs from December 21, 2026 to January 6, 2027, Semana Santa is set from March 22 to April 2, 2027, and summer vacation begins July 10, 2027, with the last student day scheduled for July 9.
- The schedule applies to public and private schools incorporated into the Sistema Educativo Nacional, and state education authorities may authorize local adjustments that families should watch for when planning travel or child care.