Longer Half-Terms, Shorter December Break: The 2027 School Calendar Explained

2027 School Calendar Out: Earlier Opening, Later Closing, Longer Half-TermsThe Ministry of Education’s 2027 academic calendar, dated 19th October 2026, departs from the 2026 calendar in several ways.Learners start school earlier and finish later, half-terms are longer, and the year-end holiday is shorter.