2025 - 2026 school year opening schedule and important milestones

Updated schedule for the 2025 - 2026 school year

Official information about the opening date of the 2025-2026 school year

According to Decision 2045/QD-BGDDT of the Ministry of Education and Training , the opening day of the 2025-2026 school year nationwide will be held on September 5, 2025 (Thursday).

Opening day applies to all levels of education

The opening day of the 2025-2026 school year is set by the Ministry of Education and Training nationwide as September 5, 2025. This time applies to all levels of education, including: preschool, primary school, middle school, high school and continuing education.

Summary of important milestones that parents and students need to know

Below is a summary of the time frames to note according to the School Year Time Plan Framework issued by the Ministry of Education and Training:

Timeline	Specific content
Before August 19, 2025	Early return to school for first graders (2 weeks before the opening day)
Before August 26, 2025	Earliest return to school for other levels (1 week before the opening day)
September 5, 2025	Organize official Opening Ceremony nationwide
Before January 18, 2026	End of Semester I
From 13/01/2026	Start of Semester II
Before 5/31/2026	Complete the program and end the school year
Before June 30, 2026	Consideration of recognition of completion of primary school program - Consideration of secondary school graduation
Expected June 26–27, 2026	Organizing high school graduation exams
Before July 31, 2026	Complete enrollment for first grade classes (grade 1, grade 6, grade 10)

Important notes for parents and students

Below are some notes that parents and students need to know:

Be proactive in preparation: Parents need to closely monitor the school calendar and opening ceremony to fully prepare books, uniforms and study psychology for their children, especially for first-grade students.

Ensuring learning progress: Adhering to the correct time frame helps students grasp a clear learning path, avoiding being passive during transitional stages and exams.

Flexibility by locality: Some provinces and cities may slightly adjust the study schedule based on actual conditions (natural disasters, weather, etc.), but still ensure the 35-week study time frame and important milestones according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

Note on high school graduation exam: Grade 12 candidates need to closely follow the announcement from the school and the local Department of Education and Training to prepare well for the exam scheduled for the end of June 2026.

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