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Download Here: The Official DepEd SY 2026-2027 Three-Term School Calendar

The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially established the Three-Term School Calendar for Basic Education for School Year (SY) 2026-2027. This modern structure is designed to optimize the learning experience by balancing 201 total instructional days with strategic wellness blocks and intervention windows. By dividing the year into three distinct terms, the calendar ensures that students and educators maintain consistent momentum without the burnout associated with traditional long semesters.

Download Here: The Official DepEd SY 2026-2027 Three-Term School Calendar

Below is the definitive guide to the dates, holidays, and milestones for the upcoming academic year. Link to download SY 2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR IS FOUND BELOW.

Term 1: The Academic Launch (June 8 – September 15, 2026)

Term 1 serves as the foundational period of the school year, focusing on baseline assessments and student health.

  • Opening Block: The year begins on June 8, 2026, with a four-day window for orientation and mandatory health assessments.

  • Instructional Days: Core classes run from June 15 to September 1, 2026, totaling 55 instructional days within this term.

  • Key Holidays: Important breaks include Independence Day on June 12, Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21, and National Heroes Day on August 31.

  • End-of-Term Block: September 2 to September 15 is reserved for grade computation, the ARAL program, and the first distribution of report cards.

Term 2: Career Pathing and Wellness (September 16 – December 18, 2026)

The second term emphasizes career assessment and integrates significant wellness periods for the school community.

  • Term Start: Term 2 officially commences on September 16, 2026.

  • National Achievement: Grade 10 students participate in the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) window starting in mid-September.

  • World Teachers' Day: October 5 marks the culmination of National Teachers' Month.

  • The Wellness Shift: A critical feature is the Wellness Break for learners and teachers, starting December 17, ensuring a recharge before the final term.

  • Holiday Season: The term wraps up following the Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion (December 8) and leads into the Christmas and Rizal Day holidays.

Term 3: Final Assessments and Graduation (January 4 – April 8, 2027)

The final term is the most critical for transitioning students and those moving up to higher grade levels.

  • The Final Sprint: Classes resume on January 4, 2027, and the instructional block runs through March 23.

  • Early Registration: On January 30, 2027, the window opens for incoming Kindergarten and Grades 1, 7, and 11.

  • National Testing: February and March are busy with the National Achievement Tests (NAT) for Grades 3, 6, 10, and 12.

  • EOSY Rites: Graduation and Moving Up ceremonies are scheduled between April 1 and April 8, 2027.

  • Teachers' Break: The 30-day Teachers' End-of-School Year (EOSY) break officially begins on April 9, 2027.


Summary of Class Days per Term

TermTotal Class DaysInclusive Dates
Term 1

69 Days

June 8 – September 15, 2026

Term 2

65 Days

September 16 – December 18, 2026

Term 3

67 Days

January 4 – April 8, 2027

TOTAL

201 Days

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR SY 2026-2027