2026 Academic Calendar Released for Seychelles State Primary and Secondary Schools
VICTORIA, Seychelles — The 2026 academic calendar Seychelles has been officially released by the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, providing students, parents, and educators with a comprehensive roadmap for the upcoming school year. The calendar outlines three terms totalling 39 weeks of instruction, interspersed with public holidays and scheduled breaks designed to support both learning and family time.
This structured academic year holds significant importance for Seychellois families, enabling them to plan their activities around school schedules. The clear organisation of term dates, breaks, and public holidays allows parents to arrange work leave, family holidays, and childcare provision well in advance. For students, knowing the academic timeline helps with planning study schedules and extracurricular activities, while teachers can prepare their curricula with confidence.
The academic year begins on Monday, January 19, 2026, with Term One running for 13 weeks and providing 61 instructional days before ending on Friday, April 17. This term includes a mid-term break from Friday, March 6 to Monday, March 9, andpublic holidays including Abolition of Slavery Day on Sunday, February 1, and the Easter weekend from Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6. The term concludes with a three-week vacation from Saturday, April 18 to Sunday, May 10.
Term Two commences on Monday, May 11, spanning 13 weeks with 60 instructional days, concluding on Friday, August 7. This term features the National Schools Athletics Championship on Saturday, June 20, a mid-term break from Friday, June 19 to Monday, June 22, and public holidays including Corpus Christi on Thursday, June 4, Constitution Day on Thursday, June 18, and Independence Day on Monday, June 29. The vacation period extends from Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, September 6, lasting four weeks.
The final term begins on Monday, September 7, lasting 13 weeks with 62 instructional days, and concludes on Friday, December 4. This term includes a mid-term break from Friday, October 23 to Monday, October 26, and public holidays including All Saints Day on Sunday, November 1 and Monday, November 2, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, December 8, followed by a six-week vacation from Saturday, December 5, 2026 to Sunday, January 17, 2027.
The balanced calendar ensures structured academic progression throughout the year.
📷 Image source: Ministry of Education — edu.gov.sc
