Staying updated with the School Calendar 2025-2026 is important for students, teachers, and parents in the Philippines. This calendar highlights all key DepEd activities, holidays, and celebrations for the school year, helping everyone plan ahead and make the most of every month.
In this article, I’ve broken down the School Calendar 2025-2026 month by month. This way, you can easily see what’s happening and when, including DepEd holidays, academic schedules, and national celebrations.
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Overview of the School Year
The School Calendar 2025-2026 includes 197 school days. It follows the guidelines from the Department of Education (DepEd), ensuring that schools meet the required number of instructional days and provide enough time for various school activities and celebrations.
- Start of Classes: June 16, 2025
- End of Classes: March 31, 2026
- Quarter Examinations: Scheduled quarterly
- School Breaks: October mid-year break, December holiday break
- Important Programs: Brigada Eskwela, Oplan Balik Eskwela, Health Assessments, National Learning Interventions
Monthly School Calendar 2025-2026
June 2025
- June 9-13: Brigada Eskwela, Enrollment
- June 16: Start of Classes, Academic Quarter 1 Begins
- June 12: Independence Day (Holiday)
- June 23-30: DepEd Founding Anniversary Activities
Class Days: 11
July 2025
- Health Services: Mandatory health assessments
- SEL/SSL Elections: National Federation of Learners Government Elections
- Instructional Leadership Training: For teachers and school leaders
Class Days: 23
August 2025
- Aug 21: Ninoy Aquino Day (Non-Working Holiday)
- Aug 25: National Heroes Day (Holiday)
- Aug 20 & 22: Academic Quarter 1 Exams
- Whole Month: Celebrations like Buwan ng Wika, History Month, ASEAN Month, Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Class Days: 20
September 2025
- Start of National Teachers’ Month
- Sept 8: International Literacy Day
- Sept 5 – Oct 5: Teachers’ Month Activities
- Sept 8-26: National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE)
Class Days: 22
October 2025
- Oct 5: World Teachers’ Day
- Oct 23-24: Academic Quarter 2 Exams
- Oct 27-31: Mid-Year Break (Wellness break for students and teachers)
Class Days: 23
November 2025
- Nov 1: All Saints’ Day (Non-Working Holiday)
- Nov 2: All Souls’ Day
- Nov 3: Start of Academic Quarter 3
- Nov 27: Araw ng Pagbasa
Class Days: 21
December 2025
- Dec 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Holiday)
- Dec 20-31: Year-End Break
- Dec 25: Christmas Day (Holiday)
- Dec 30: Rizal Day (Holiday)
Class Days: 14
January 2026
- Jan 1: New Year’s Day (Holiday)
- Jan 5: Classes Resume
- Jan 19-23: Academic Quarter 3 Exams
Class Days: 21
February 2026
- Feb 17: Chinese New Year (Holiday)
- Feb 18-27: End-of-School-Year (EOSY) Assessments
- Celebrations: National Arts Month, Dental Health Month, Heart Month
Class Days: 19
March 2026
- March 9-20: EOSY assessments continue
- March 19-20: Academic Quarter 4 Exams
- March 30-31: EOSY Rites (Graduation, Moving-Up)
Class Days: 23
April 2026
- April 1: Start of Teachers’ EOSY Break
- April 9: Day of Valor (Holiday)
- April 27-30: NSPC and NFOT (student contests)
May 2026
- May 1: Labor Day (Holiday)
- May 4: Start of EOSY Intervention Program
- May 4-8: Palarong Pambansa (National Sports Meet)
June 2026
- June 8: Start of Academic Quarter 1 for SY 2026-2027
- June 12: Independence Day (Holiday)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many class days are there in SY 2025-2026?
There are 197 class days for the School Year 2025-2026.
When does the school year start and end?
The school year starts on June 16, 2025, and ends on March 31, 2026.
What are the main DepEd celebrations in the school year?
Some of the key celebrations include:
Buwan ng Wika (August)
National Teachers’ Month (September-October)
World Teachers’ Day (October 5)
National Children’s Month (November)
Are holidays included in the school calendar?
Yes, all national holidays, including Independence Day, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, are included.
What are the school breaks?
There is a Mid-Year Break in October and a Year-End Break from late December to early January.
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