Introduction to the New School Year Structure
The Mexican Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) has announced that the 2025-2026 school year will commence on September 1, 2025, and conclude on July 15, 2026. These changes have been officially published in the Federal Register.
Reduction in Instructional Days
The 2025-2026 school year will see a reduction in instructional days from 190 to 185. This adjustment also modifies the start and end dates of the school cycle.
Previously, the 2024-2025 school year was scheduled for 190 instructional days, starting August 26, 2024, and ending July 16, 2025. With the new changes, an additional week of vacation has been incorporated.
This modification aligns with instructions given by Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, aiming to bolster the physical, emotional, and familial well-being of educational communities nationwide.
Detailed Breakdown of the New Calendar
The new educational calendar outlines 185 instructional days for pre-school, primary, and secondary education. Meanwhile, normal schooling and institutions dedicated to teacher training for Basic Education will have 190 instructional days.
- Consejos Técnicos Escolares (CTE): Eight sessions are planned, with the first on September 26, 2025, followed by October 31 and November 28. For 2026, the dates are January 30, February 27, March 27, May 29, and June 26.
- Taller Intensivo: A workshop for administrative staff will take place on January 7, 2026. Docent training will occur on January 8 and 9.
- Suspension of Instructional Activities: Classes will be suspended on September 16, November 17, and December 25, 2025. In 2026, suspensions are scheduled for January 1, February 2, March 16, May 1, and May 15.
- Special Event: A “Consciousness-raising Jornada” on the gravity of sexual abuse and child maltreatment will be held on September 8.
Vacation Periods
SEP has confirmed that winter vacations will run from December 22, 2025, to January 6, 2026.
- Semana Santa: This period will be from March 30 to April 10, with school activities resuming on April 13.
- Summer Break: Classes will be suspended starting July 16, 2026.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the new school year’s start and end date? The 2025-2026 school year begins on September 1, 2025, and ends on July 15, 2026.
- How many instructional days are there in the new school year? There will be 185 instructional days for most educational levels, while normal schooling and teacher-training institutions will have 190.
- What are the scheduled CTE meetings and workshops? There will be eight CTE sessions, with a Taller Intensivo for administrative and docent staff. Specific dates are provided in the text.
- When are instructional activities suspended? Classes will be suspended on specific dates in 2025 and 2026, as outlined.
- What special event is planned for the school year? A “Consciousness-raising Jornada” on sexual abuse and child maltreatment is scheduled for September 8.
- What are the confirmed vacation periods? Winter vacations run from December 22, 2025, to January 6, 2026. Semana Santa is from March 30 to April 10, and summer break begins on July 16, 2026.
