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Where Can I Find School Holiday Dates in Singapore? | MOE Calendars, School Levels and Overseas Comparisons

Did you know? The official starting point for Singapore school term dates is MOE’s calendar. Choose the correct year and school-level section, then read its footnotes. Use the child’s school communications to confirm any arrangements specific to that school.

School holidays, public holidays and an institution’s academic breaks are different calendar entries. For international schools, ITE, polytechnics and universities, check the institution’s own academic calendar. Do not assume that a Singapore address means every student follows the MOE school calendar.

Your quickest next step is to record the child’s institution, level and academic year, then copy the applicable term and holiday dates with their source. For 2027 MOE school dates, also consult the official 2027 announcement. Confirm compulsory school activities before making family plans.

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Which source answers your question?

Your questionStart hereWhat to check
MOE school terms and holidaysMOE calendarYear, level and applicable footnotes
2027 MOE announcementSchool terms and holidays for 2027Published arrangements for the relevant school category
Institution-specific academic breaksThe institution’s official academic calendarTerm or semester, cohort and programme
Overseas school datesThe destination authority and receiving schoolCountry, region, school and academic-year convention
Match the official source to the student’s year, institution and intended outcome.

Find the section for the actual school level

Read the calendar’s categories before copying dates. A child entering P1 and a student beginning JC may have different starting arrangements, so use the relevant section and notes.

Keep the calendar year visible in your family record. If you are planning for several children, label each schedule with the institution and level rather than treating all school dates as one universal list.

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Read the footnotes before booking

Look for notes affecting particular schools, cohorts or examination venues. Then check whether the school has communicated attendance, orientation or activity requirements relevant to your child.

A holiday period is useful for planning, but a specific trip needs the student’s actual obligations checked. Ask the school about an unclear instruction before assuming a calendar break means the student has no commitments.

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Use institution calendars for other education routes

For a polytechnic or university, locate the official academic calendar for the programme and year. Identify teaching periods, assessment periods and breaks separately.

For an international school, check the campus calendar directly. When comparing two schools, align dates on one calendar so you can see the practical difference in family routines rather than relying on familiar labels such as “summer holiday”.

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Check overseas regions and school years

When moving abroad, find the education authority responsible for the destination and the receiving school’s own dates. Some systems publish calendars by region or local authority.

Record both the school-year label and the actual start and end dates. Our overseas school-year guide helps you connect age and previous schooling with the next placement question.

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MOE school holidays and term dates 2027 explained

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Explore the Singapore school pathways collection. For a local learning example, see Secondary 1 Mathematics small-group learning in Clementi.

Source guide prepared on 10 October 2026. Use the linked official pages for current dates, requirements and programme information.

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