The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially outlined the Monthly School Calendar of Activities for School Year 2025–2026, establishing a clear trajectory for both academic and administrative priorities. This enhanced and comprehensive school calendar supports educational continuity, structured learning, and student well-being, while integrating national celebrations and strategic assessments throughout the year.
Let’s explore this structured educational journey, reimagined from a strategic planning perspective, and understand how each activity contributes to the nation’s educational goals.
🏫 June 2025: Academic Onset & Foundational Programs Begin
June marks the Beginning of School Year (BOSY), and the reopening of classrooms after 
Key academic transitions also unfold: Grade-level interventions start, alongside remedial programs, learning camps, and teacher training sessions. The Fourth Academic Quarter Examination concludes the previous year’s efforts, followed by End-of-School-Year (EOSY) Deliberation of Honors and BOSY Rites, ensuring a smooth shift into the next academic cycle.
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🎯 July 2025: Instructional Strengthening & Assessment Completion
By July, schools implement the Mandatory Health Assessment for Learners, ensuring both physical and mental well-being. This is also the time to conclude teacher training programs and instructional planning based on outcomes from the previous year.
A series of assessments like CRA, RMA, PR, PM, BCD, and MFAT wind down, and schools engage in instructional leadership enhancement to optimize the K to 12 curriculum. Additionally, various elections for the SSLG (Supreme Student Government) and Federation Leaders energize student participation.
🇵🇭 August 2025: Community Engagement & First Quarter Examinations
This month celebrates civic holidays like Ninoy Aquino Day and National Heroes Day, as well as the culmination of Academic Quarter 1. Schools facilitate Parent-Teacher Conferences and distribute report cards, aligning stakeholders with student progress.
August also launches the Testing Window for NAT Grade 10, ensuring national benchmarking remains intact. The month paves the way for the Academic Quarter 2 and related program recalibrations.
🍂 September 2025: Strengthening Instruction Through Data
September emphasizes data-driven instruction. Schools administer National Career Assessment Exams (NCAE), continue Testing for NAT Grade 10, and open the National Teachers’ Month Celebration. It is also during this time that schools review learning competencies based on ELLN assessment data to refine teaching strategies.
👩🏫 October 2025: Honoring Teachers & Academic Adjustments
The heartbeat of October is World Teachers’ Day and the culmination of National Teachers’ Month. As a token of appreciation, schools pause to recognize educators’ roles in nation-building. On the academic side, schools conduct the Academic Quarter 2 Examination and gear up for the Mid-Year Wellness Break, offering learners and teachers much-needed rejuvenation.
🕯️ November 2025: Resuming Academics with New Energy
November welcomes back students after the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day holidays. It marks the beginning of Academic Quarter 3 and reignites academic momentum through Parent-Teacher Conferences and activities like Araw ng Pagbasa. The month closes with Andres Bonifacio Day, a reminder of patriotism in education.
🎄 December 2025: Festive Pause with Reflection & Gratitude
December highlights include Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Rizal Day. These holidays blend cultural and historical importance. Schools officially enter Year-End Break starting December 20, giving everyone time to rest before returning energized in January.
✨ January 2026: Academic Reboot & Strategic Testing
January marks the Resumption of Classes, the start of Quarter 3 Exams, and the Testing Window for NAT Grade 12. A notable addition is the Early Registration for Kinder, Grades 1, 7, 11, OSCYA, and transferees, a move ensuring data preparedness for the next school year.
🧧 February 2026: Cultural Celebrations & Assessment Cycles
This month celebrates Chinese New Year and intensifies academic rigor through BeSY Assessments. Schools also gather data for next year’s class programs and formats, and participate in DepEd’s Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony, honoring the department’s legacy.
🔍 March 2026: End-Stage Evaluations & EOSY Preparation
March becomes the season for End-of-Year Assessments such as CRA, MA, PR, Phi-I, and BCD, and schools start A&E Accreditation Exams. It’s also the final month for early registration, helping schools finalize projections for the next academic cycle.
✝️ April 2026: Spiritual Reflection & National Recognition
This reflective month integrates Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and The Day of Valor. It also sees the NSPC and NFOT programs. Quarter 4 exams are administered, followed by BOSY Deliberation of Honors, ensuring a balanced academic and values-based closure.
🏁 May 2026: Culmination, Transitions, and Interventions
May concludes the academic year with Palarong Pambansa, Labor Day, and the End of NSPC/NFOT. The EOSY Intervention Program ensures learning gaps are bridged, and teachers conclude their 30-day break, ready for another productive year.
📚 Total School Days: A Balanced Calendar for Success
With a total of 197 school days, SY 2025–2026 emphasizes a strategically phased academic calendar that integrates wellness, testing, national holidays, values formation, and instructional innovation.
