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Holiday dates for the years 2025 and 2026

Commencing on September 1st, Russian students mark the start of a fresh academic year, as per advice from the Ministry of Education and Science. The academic year is scheduled to conclude on May 26th. Schools retain the liberty to opt for either a quarterly or trimester-based educational system.

Holiday dates for the years 2025 and 2026
Holiday dates for the years 2025 and 2026

Holiday dates for the years 2025 and 2026

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The Ministry of Education in Russia has released the holiday dates and academic calendar for the upcoming 2025/2026 school year. Russian students will start the new academic year on September 1, 2025, and the academic year will conclude on May 26, 2026.

The Russian curriculum for the 2025/2026 academic year includes a diverse range of subjects, including the compulsory ones such as Russian language, literature, foreign language, history, mathematics, social studies, geography, computer science, and the elective subjects like physics, biology, chemistry, art, music, labor, OJT, and physical education.

Schools in Russia have the flexibility to choose between a learning system by quarters or by trimesters. However, as of the provided information, no specific schools have been identified as adopting a two-trimester system for the 2025/2026 school year.

The holidays for the 2025/2026 academic year will be as follows:

  • The autumn holiday will be from October 25 to November 2, 2025.
  • The winter holiday will be from December 31, 2025, to January 11, 2026.
  • The spring holiday will be from March 28 to April 5, 2026.
  • The summer holiday will be on May 27, 2026.

It is worth noting that the duration of the summer holiday is not specified, but the minimum duration for all holidays in the 2025/2026 academic year is seven days, ensuring students have sufficient time to rest and rejuvenate.

The Ministry of Education in Russia has determined these holiday dates for the 2025/2026 academic year, providing clarity and organisation for students, parents, and educators alike.

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