Mexican Students to Return to School August 31, 2026, After 47-Day Summer Break

Mexican students will return to classrooms on August 31, 2026, for the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. The summer vacation, which began on July 16, will conclude after 47 days, offering the longest break of the school year.

The Ministry of Public Education (SEP) has released the official calendar, allowing families to plan for the upcoming cycle. This period of rest is eagerly anticipated by millions of students and their families.

Beyond the summer break, the 2026-2027 calendar outlines two other significant vacation periods. Winter holidays are scheduled to begin on December 21, 2026, with students returning on January 6, 2027, coinciding with the Epiphany holiday. Spring break for 2027 will run from March 22 to April 2, with classes resuming on April 5.

The calendar also notes several class suspensions for national holidays and civic commemorations. These include days off for Mexican Independence Day, Day of the Dead on November 2, 2026, and the commemoration of the Mexican Revolution on November 16, 2026. Additionally, the calendar designates days for the Technical School Council (CTE) sessions, during which teachers engage in planning and evaluation activities, and students do not attend classes.