Will Classes Be Held This Friday, June 26? SEP Calendar Provides Clarity

Parents and guardians in Mexico are seeking clarity on whether classes will proceed on Friday, June 26, as the summer vacation period approaches. A common question revolves around whether students in basic education, preschool, primary, and secondary levels, are expected to attend school on this particular Friday.

There is a widespread belief that the last Friday of each month is automatically a day off due to the Technical School Council (CTE) sessions. The Secretariat of Public Education (SEP), Mexico's federal body overseeing the national education system, provides official calendars that specify dates for administrative tasks and CTE meetings.

According to the SEP's guidelines, the last ordinary CTE session of the cycle was originally scheduled for Friday, June 26. These meetings involve school administrators and teachers evaluating the academic period, meaning students typically do not attend classes, resulting in a long weekend for them.

However, the SEP allows for specific modifications by state authorities, especially in response to regional conditions like high temperatures or adjustments to end-of-year activities. These changes are usually published in official state decrees. The article notes that the next break for basic education students begins on Friday, June 27, with a CTE meeting, concluding on April 10 (this date seems to be a typo, likely referring to a different academic year or context).

The final weeks of the school year, according to SEP planning schedules, are focused on the distribution of report cards and the completion of curriculum content. The grading process is managed to ensure that student records for transfers and grade promotions are properly registered in the national educational information system, adhering to the General Law of Education.