Stay updated with the complete timeline of important 2026 school term dates, holidays, and events for Singapore primary schools. Includes public holidays, school breaks, and key dates to help parents and students plan ahead. 

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2026 School Year Timeline

Term 1

1 Jan (Thurs): New Year’s Day (Public Holiday)
2 Jan (Fri): Start of Term 1, School Start for Primary 1
5 Jan (Mon): School Start for Primary 2 to Primary 6
17 Feb (Tues) – 18 Feb (Wed): Chinese New Year (Public Holidays)
13 Mar (Fri): End of Term 1
14 Mar (Sat) – 22 Mar (Sun): School Holidays (Between Terms 1 & 2)
21 Mar (Sat): Hari Raya Puasa (Public Holiday)


Term 2

23 Mar (Mon): Start of Term 2
3 Apr (Fri): Good Friday (Public Holiday)
1 May (Fri): Labour Day (Public Holiday)
27 May (Wed): Hari Raya Haji (Public Holiday)
29 May (Fri): End of Term 2
30 May (Sat) – 28 Jun (Sun): School Holidays (Between Semesters 1 & 2)
31 May (Sun): Vesak Day (Public Holiday)
1 June (Mon): PH for Vesak Day (Public Holiday)


Term 3

29 Jun (Mon): Start of Term 3
5 Jul (Sun): Youth Day
6 Jul (Mon):  Designated Day Off-in-Lieu (Schools Closed)
9 Aug (Sun): National Day (Public Holiday)
10 Aug (Mon): PH for National Day (Public Holiday)
4 Sep (Fri): Teachers’ Day (Scheduled School Holiday)
4 Sep (Fri): End of Term 3
5 Sep (Sat) –13 Sep (Sun): School Holidays (Between Terms 3 & 4)


Term 4

14 Sep (Mon): Start of Term 4
2 Oct (Fri): Children’s Day
8 Nov (Sun): Deepavali (Public Holiday)
9 Nov (Mon): PH for Deepavali (Public Holiday)
20 Nov (Fri): End of Term 4
21 Nov (Sat) – 31 Dec (Wed): School Holidays (At End of School Year)
25 Dec (Fri): Christmas Day (Public Holiday)