School calendar 2026/27: when will the first extended weekends and holidays be?

The new school year 2026/27 in Slovenia will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The first extended holidays and breaks will follow shortly after, with autumn break scheduled from Monday, October 26, to Friday, October 30, 2026. This marks the earliest major holiday period for students and families preparing for the upcoming academic term. Parents and educators often review the school calendar well before classes start, as they plan family trips, vacations, and other activities around the schedule. With summer still ongoing, many are already looking ahead to the next set of holidays. According to the official calendar, the first extended break will occur in late October, offering students and their families time for rest and relaxation. Autumn break will run from Monday, October 26, to Friday, October 30, 2026. This period includes several public holidays, including Reformation Day on October 31 and All Saints' Day on November 1. However, these days fall on weekends, meaning students will have nine consecutive free days, sufficient for a relaxed family getaway. The break provides a welcome respite after eight weeks of schooling. Following autumn break, winter holidays will commence later in the year. Christmas holidays will take place from Friday, December 25, 2026, through Monday, January 2, 2027. These holidays coincide with Christmas, New Year’s Day, and the Day of Slovenian Independence, giving students ample opportunity for celebration and time off. School resumes on Tuesday, January 4, 2027. Another notable holiday will be the anniversary of the death of France's poet and writer Frédéric Chopin, celebrated on February 8, which falls on a Monday. This date offers another chance for family gatherings and leisure activities. Additionally, winter holidays will be split into two separate periods. The first part runs from February 15 to 19, 2027, while the second part takes place from February 22 to 26, 2027. Each period allows for a week of rest, with both groups of students receiving a total of nine days off when combined with weekends. Easter holidays will come later in the year, beginning with Easter Monday on March 29, 2027. Families planning springtime travel may find this period particularly appealing. Parents are advised to keep an eye on the end of April, as it will include a special day off on Monday, April 26, 2027, followed by the national holiday commemorating the Resistance against occupation on April 27. These dates provide flexibility for those seeking additional time away from school. Easter break will be followed by May Day holidays, which will last from Thursday, April 27, to Monday, May 2, 2027. While these holidays fall on the weekend, they offer a long stretch of free time for students and families. The timing of these holidays makes them especially suitable for outdoor activities, such as walks along the coast or nature excursions. For students in the ninth grade, the final exams will conclude on June 15, 2027. Students in grades one through eight will finish their school year on June 24, 2027. Summer holidays will officially begin on June 28, 2027, and continue until August 31, 2027, providing over a month of uninterrupted vacation. This extended period allows for longer trips abroad or domestic stays, depending on family preferences.