Students across Mexico will begin the 2026-2027 school year on August 31, bringing the new Secretaría de Educación Pública calendar into effect for thousands of institutions, according to official schedule details. With classes underway, families face a common question regarding when the next school breaks will arrive throughout the academic year.
Winter Break and Spring Vacation Dates for 2026-2027
Following the start of the academic term, the next scheduled rest period arrives four months later with the winter vacation in December, as outlined by the Secretaría de Educación Pública calendar. These winter holidays begin on Monday, December 21, and students return to classrooms on January 7, 2027. Four months after that break, students will observe Semana Santa 2027, which runs from March 22 to April 5.
Did You Know? The official calendar applies uniformly to pre-school, primary, and secondary education levels across participating institutions.
Official Long Weekends and Holiday Bridges
The academic schedule features multiple official holiday bridges and long weekends designed for pre-school, primary, and secondary students. These designated dates are supplemented by extended weekends resulting from Consejo Técnico Escolar sessions. Official calendar breaks include:
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026: Independence of Mexico
- Monday, November 2, 2026: Día de Muertos, forming a bridge from October 31 to November 2
- Monday, November 16, 2026: Conmemoración de la Revolución Mexicana, forming a bridge from November 14 to 16
- Monday, February 1, 2027: Conmemoración de la Constitución Mexicana, forming a bridge from January 30 to February 1
- Monday, March 15, 2027: Natalicio de Benito Juárez, forming a bridge from March 13 to 15
- Wednesday, May 5, 2027: Aniversario de la Batalla de Puebla
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026-2027 school year begin?
Classes for the 2026-2027 academic year start on August 31.
When do the winter vacation dates take place?
Winter vacation begins on Monday, December 21, and students return to classrooms on January 7, 2027.
What are the dates for Semana Santa 2027?
Semana Santa 2027 is scheduled from March 22 to April 5.
How do school breaks affect different education levels?
The official rest dates and holiday bridges apply to pre-school, primary, and secondary education.
What additional days off are included in the calendar?
In addition to official holidays, students receive extended weekends due to Consejo Técnico Escolar sessions.
Which specific holidays create official long weekends?
Official bridges include Día de Muertos from October 31 to November 2, the Conmemoración de la Revolución Mexicana from November 14 to 16, the Conmemoración de la Constitución Mexicana from January 30 to February 1, and the Natalicio de Benito Juárez from March 13 to 15.
How will these scheduled breaks impact your household preparations for the upcoming school year?