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País Vasco school year calendar 2026-2027

In the País Vasco each public school proposes its own calendar within limits set by the Education Department. For Infantil and Primaria in public schools, classes cannot start before 7 September 2026 and must end by 18 June 2027; Christmas vacation includes at least 24 December 2026 to 6 January 2027 and Semana Santa at least 25 to 29 March 2027.

Why it matters

Families moving with children can plan the move, flights and childcare around the official first and last school days and the Christmas and Easter breaks.

When

You have school-age children, or are planning to enroll them, for the 2026-2027 school year.

How long it takes

School year 2026-2027 (September 2026 to June 2027).

Official page

Calendario escolar. Centros públicos y privados (lists the 2026-2027 resolutions)

Last checked

25 Oct 2026

Next check by

18 Jun 2027