Singapore 2026 Academic Calendar – Key Dates
The 2026 Singapore Academic Calendar is a resource for parents, students, and educators.
The calendar outlines key dates for the academic year including school term dates, national examination milestones, public holidays, and GIRO deduction dates for Ministry of Education (MOE) institutions. This guide has been adapted from information supplied directly from the Ministry of Education Singapore and is applicable for all students in MOE Kindergartens (MK), Primary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary institutions.
An Overview of the Singapore Academic Year Calendar for 2026
- Academic Year Start: 2nd January 2026
- Academic Year End: December 2026
- Applies to: MOE Kindergartens, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Polytechnics & Post-Secondary Institutions
- Last Updated by MOE: January 2026
Term 1: School Terms & Holidays (2026)
Term 1 School Term Dates
- MK, Primary & Secondary: Friday, 2 January – Friday, 13 March 2026
- Post-Secondary (Years 2 & 3): Monday, 12 January – Friday, 13 March 2026
- Post-Secondary (Year 1): Wednesday, 4 February – Friday, 13 March 2026
Key Dates
- Release of GCE O-Level Results: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
- Release of GCE A-Level Results (Tentative): Wednesday, 25 – Friday, 27 February 2026
- Chinese New Year: Tuesday, 17 – Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Term 1 School Holidays
- All Levels: Saturday, 14 March – Sunday, 22 March 2026
- Hari Raya Puasa: Saturday, 21 March 2026
- Day-off-in-lieu: Monday, 23 March 2026
Term 2: School Term Dates & Holidays (2026)
Term 2 School Term Dates
- All Levels: Monday, 23 March – Friday, 29 May 2026
Public Holidays
- Good Friday: Friday, 3 April 2026
- Labour Day: Friday, 1 May 2026
- Hari Raya Haji: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
- Vesak Day: Sunday, 31 May 2026
- Public Holiday for Vesak Day: Monday, 1 June 2026
National Examination Fees
- N-Level Exam Fees: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
- O-Level Exam Fees: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
- A-Level Exam Fees: Thursday, 7 May 2026
- PSLE Exam Fees: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Term 2 School Holidays
- All Levels: Saturday, 30 May – Sunday, 28 June 2026
Term 3: School Term Dates & Holidays (2026)
Term 3 School Term Dates
- All Levels: Monday, 29 June – Friday, 4 September 2026
School & Public Holidays
- Youth Day: Sunday, 5 July 2026
- School Holiday for Youth Day: Monday, 6 July 2026
- National Day: Sunday, 9 August 2026
- Public Holiday for National Day: Monday, 10 August 2026
- Teachers’ Day: Friday, 4 September 2026
Term 3 School Holidays
- All Levels: Saturday, 5 September – Sunday, 13 September 2026
Re-sit Examination Fees
- Re-sit A-Level Exam Fees: Friday, 11 September 2026
- Re-sit O-Level Exam Fees: Friday, 11 September 2026
Term 4: School Term Dates & Holidays (2026)
Term 4 School Term Dates
- MK, Primary & Secondary: Monday, 14 September – Friday, 20 November 2026
- Post-Secondary (Years 1–3): Monday, 14 September – Friday, 27 November 2026
School & Public Holidays
- Children’s Day (MK & Primary): Friday, 2 October 2026
- Deepavali: Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Public Holiday for Deepavali: Monday, 9 November 2026
Term 4 School Holidays
- MK, Primary & Secondary: Saturday, 21 November – Thursday, 31 December 2026
- Post-Secondary (Years 1 & 2): Saturday, 28 November – Thursday, 31 December 2026
End-of-Year Public Holiday
- Christmas Day: Friday, 25 December 2026
GIRO Deduction Dates (2026)
GIRO deductions for school bills, MOE bills, and national exam fees occur monthly throughout the year, commonly around:
- School Bills: Typically on the 6th–8th of each month
- MOE Bills: Typically between the 26th–28th of each month
Parents and students are advised to ensure sufficient funds in linked GIRO accounts on scheduled deduction dates.
How to Use the 2026 Singapore Academic Calendar
- Plan school holidays and overseas travel
- Prepare for national examination timelines
- Track school term start and end dates
- Manage monthly GIRO payment obligations