School holidays in Singapore in 2026

School breaks are the perfect time to spend fun and quality time with your children. For parents, knowing these dates is crucial for planning holidays, family visits, and exciting activities. It’s also important to arrange any childcare in advance if you’ll be working on these days.

Keep reading for the following information:

An overview of school holidays in Singapore

The education system in Singapore offers strong academics and plenty of options for expats and local parents. The Ministry of Education (MOE) manages the public school system, whereas private schools must manage their dates themselves and have them registered and approved by the MOE.

In both systems, school holidays in Singapore remain the same, however, there are differences between term and administrative dates, as well as institution-specific days off.

When are the school holidays in Singapore in 2026?

Public school holidays in 2026

Public schools in Singapore run four terms per year, with at least a week-long break in between. Here are the 2026 term dates:

• Term 1: 2 January – 13 March
• Term 2: 23 March – 29 May
• Term 3: 29 June – 4 September
• Term 4: 14 September – 20 November

Throughout the calendar year, students get several days off:

Date(s)	School holiday
14–22 March	Term 1 holidays
30 May – 28 June	Term 2 holidays
6 July	Day after Youth Day
4 September	Teacher’s Day
5–13 September	Term 3 holidays
2 October	Children’s Day
21 November – 31 December	Term 4 holidays for MK, PRI, and SEC
28 November – 31 December	Term 4 holidays for JC Year 1, and MI Year 1 and 2

International school holidays in 2026

While Singapore offers excellent public schools, many expat families prefer to enroll their children in international schools. These institutions offer a diverse student body, education in different languages, and various curricula.

Since international schools set their own calendars, holidays will differ between institutions. However, most will set their vacation within the following periods:

• A week or more off in October
• Two or three weeks off at the end of December, leading into January
• A week off at the end of March, leading into April
• Summer break from mid-June to mid-August

Most of these institutions run on a two-semester system that runs from the middle of August through December and then from early January through the middle or end of June.

When were the school holidays in Singapore in 2025?

Public school holidays in 2025

Public schools in Singapore run four terms per year, with at least a week-long break in between. The 2025 term dates for public primary and secondary institutions are:

• Term 1: 2 January – 14 March 2025
• Term 2: 24 March – 30 May 2025
• Term 3: 30 June – 5 September 2025
• Term 4: 15 September – 21 November 2025

Throughout the year, students get several days off:

Date(s)	School holiday
15-23 March	Term 1 holidays
31 May – 29 June	Term 2 holidays
7 July	Day after Youth Day
5 September	Teacher’s Day
6-14 September	Term 3 holidays
3 October	Children’s Day
22 November – 31 December	Term 4 holidays for MK, PRI, and SEC
29 November – 31 December	Term 4 holidays for JC Year 1, and MI Year 1 and 2

International school holidays in 2025

While Singapore offers excellent public schools, many expat families prefer to enroll their children in international schools. These institutions offer a diverse student body, education in different languages, and various curricula.

Since international schools set their own calendars, holidays will differ between institutions. However, most will set their vacation within the following periods:

• A week or more off in October
• Two or three weeks off at the end of December, leading into January
• A week off at the end of March, leading into April
• Summer break from mid-June to mid-August

Most of these institutions run on a two-semester system that runs from the middle of August through December and then from early January through the middle or end of June.

When are the public holidays in Singapore?

Although international schools set their own term dates, they, like public schools, will respect the public holidays as set by the Ministry of Education. These special dates range from religious celebrations to governmental observances.

You can find out more by reading our article on public holidays in Singapore.

Tips for expat parents in Singapore

Childcare during school holidays

If your child has school holidays when you have work, you may need to find childcare. Some local daycare centers in Singapore offer extended hours, even during national holidays. So, if your child is already enrolled at one of these, be sure to check with them first.

Otherwise, you can search for other childcare services in your local area. Managed by the Early Childhood Development Agency, the various levels of childcare are:

• Infant Care Center (Class A license): Serves children aged 2 to 18 months
• Child Care Center (Class B license): For children aged 18 months to 7 years old. These centers may also operate on weekends and after-work hours.
• Kindergarten (Class C license): For children between 18 months and 7 years old. Kindergartens do not operate on weekends

Make sure to ask about factors such as hours of operation and whether your child can attend during school holidays.

You can also ask for recommendations within your local expat circles – trusted community members often provide the best referrals for your situation.

Alternatively, the government has a Preschool Portal (you will need to log in with your SingPass), which offers various childcare options for parents. For more infrequent child care, you can find a qualified babysitter online through sites like NannySOS or Babysits.

Fun vacation camps in Singapore

If your little ones are looking for a summer of excitement, learning, and making new friends, you can find plenty of diverse holiday establishments to suit your child’s needs. From day camps to overnight options, children can learn to cook, play sports, dance, code, and more in the institution of their choice.

Here are some of the most popular ones in Singapore:

• Camp Asia
• Centre Stage
• Centaurs Camp
• SuperCamp
• Into the Wild
• Newton Show Camp
• Kids Camp Singapore
• Outdoor School
• Wildlings
• Tomato Cooking School Holiday Camp