Peruvian students are preparing for a substantially extended winter break, with classes concluding December 19th and resuming not until mid-March 2026. the Ministry of education (Minedu) has finalized the academic calendar via Resolution Ministerial N.º 556-2024-MINEDU, providing families with ample time to plan for the nearly 12-week recess. This schedule reflects a common practice within the Peruvian educational system, balancing instructional periods with extended breaks for students and educators alike.
Peruvian Students Face Nearly 12-Week School Break Before 2026 Academic Year
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As the year draws to a close, Peruvian students are preparing for an extended winter break. According to the official calendar from the Ministry of Education (Minedu), the last day of classes for 2025 will be Friday, December 19, marking the end of academic activities nationwide. The lengthy break is a common feature of the Peruvian academic calendar, allowing families to plan for the new year.
The schedule is detailed in Resolution Ministerial N.º 556-2024-MINEDU, which finalizes the fourth block of the school year, consisting of nine weeks of instruction. With these dates now confirmed, Peruvian families can begin making arrangements for the upcoming school vacations.
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When Do the 2025 Winter Holidays Begin, and How Long Will They Last?
The final day of classes for the 2025 school year is scheduled for Friday, December 19. According to Resolution Ministerial N.° 501-2025-MINEDU, the holiday period will extend until the second week of March 2026, as the next academic year is set to begin on Monday, March 16. During this time, students are expected to engage in recreational activities, summer workshops, or academic reinforcement programs.
For 2026, the school year will consist of 36 weeks of instruction and 8 weeks for administrative tasks, organized into alternating blocks depending on the educational service. Institutions must meet a minimum of 190 school days: 160 dedicated to classes and 30 for administrative work.
2026 School Year Calendar
The 2026 school year calendar has been structured as follows to aid in family vacation planning:
| Blocks | Duration | Start and End Dates |
| First Block of Administrative Weeks | 2 weeks | March 2 to March 13 |
| First Block of Instructional Weeks | 9 weeks | March 16 to May 15 |
| Second Block of Administrative Weeks | 1 week | May 18 to May 22 |
| Second Block of Instructional Weeks | 9 weeks | May 25 to July 24 |
| Third Block of Administrative Weeks | 2 weeks | July 27 to August 7 |
| Third Block of Instructional Weeks | 9 weeks | August 10 to October 9 |
| Fourth Block of Administrative Weeks | 1 week | October 12 to October 16 |
| Fourth Block of Instructional Weeks | 9 weeks | October 19 to December 18 |
| Fifth Block of Administrative Weeks | 2 weeks | December 21 to December 31 |
December 2025 Civic School Calendar, via the Ministry of Education
Educational institutions are basing their planning on the 2025 Civic School Calendar, which serves as a key resource for organizing events such as parades, artistic performances, school fairs, and holidays.
December
- December 1: World AIDS Day.
- December 9: Anniversary of the Battle of Ayacucho.
- December 10: Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- December 14: Day of the Peruvian Cooperative.
- December 25: Christmas.
