The Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) has released proposed calendar plans for the academic cycle 2026-2027, which will apply to students in preschool, primary, secondary, normal schools, and teacher training programs in basic education. According to the document published on the Integrated Regulatory Governance Platform, the first proposal is intended for students in preschool, primary, and secondary levels who attend public or private schools affiliated with the National Educational System. It should be noted that this calendar is still a proposal and has not yet been officially approved by the SEP. It will become definitive once the agreement is published in the Official Federal Gazette (DOF). Classes would begin on Monday, August 31, 2026, last 185 days, and end on Friday, July 9, 2027. The calendar includes nine days off, which are as follows: September 16: Mexico's Independence Day November 2: Day of the Dead November 16: Mexican Revolution December 25: Christmas January 1: New Year’s Day January 6: Epiphany February 1: Constitution Day of the United Mexican States March 15: Birthday of Benito Juárez May 5: Battle of Puebla In addition, it covers two vacation periods during winter and Easter. The first starts on December 21 and ends on January 5. The second begins on March 22 and concludes on April 2. The second proposal spans 190 days and is aimed at students in normal schools and institutions training teachers for basic education. It outlines two periods of activities: From Monday, August 31, 2026, to Friday, January 29, 2027 From Monday, February 15 to Tuesday, July 13, 2027 The holidays are the same as those in the first school calendar, except for January 6. The proposed school calendar from the Secretariat of Public Education for the 2026-2027 academic cycle. Photo: Screenshot from SEP The proposed calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year by the Secretariat of Public Education for the educational cycle 2026-2027. Photo: Screenshot from SEP Join our channel! EL UNIVERSAL is now on WhatsApp. From your mobile device, stay updated on the most relevant news of the day, opinion articles, entertainment, trends, and more.
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El UniversalIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 904 days agoThe Ministry of Public Education (SEP) in Mexico has proposed the school calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year, which includes start dates, holidays, and vacation periods for students at various educational levels. The first proposal outlines a 185-day schedule starting on August 31, 2026, ending July 9, 2027, with nine national holidays such as Independence Day and Constitution Day. It also includes winter and Easter breaks. A second proposal for teacher training institutions spans 190 days with different periods. Both proposals are still under consideration and will become official once published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF).
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the proposed school calendars without overtly favoring any political group or ideology. It reports on the SEP’s announcement and provides details about the proposed schedules without commentary or emphasis that would suggest a particular political lean.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 90): The article accurately reports the proposed school calendar from the SEP, including start dates, duration, holidays, and vacation periods. It clearly states this is a proposal not yet officialized. The tone remains neutral, presenting facts without emotional bias.
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