The Ministry of National Education, Pre-School, and Sports has announced the official calendar for school holidays for the 2025-2026 academic year, which includes all levels of education from primary through secondary and preparatory classes, as well as higher technical certificates.
The program consists of four periodic breaks of eight days each:
– From October 19 to October 26, 2025.
– From December 7 to December 14, 2025.
– From January 25 to February 1, 2026.
– From March 15 to March 22, 2026.
– An additional holiday from May 3 to May 10, 2026.
In addition to these breaks, the schedule includes celebratory days related to national events such as the Green March anniversary (November 6), Independence Day (November 18), and the presentation of the Independence Document (January 11). The schedule also includes the Amazigh New Year holiday (January 14).
Religious occasions will be determined based on the lunar calendar, including the Prophet’s birthday expected in September 2025, Eid al-Fitr occurring between March 19 and March 22, 2026, Eid al-Adha anticipated in late May 2026, and the Islamic New Year (Ashura) in mid-June.
According to the ministry, this calendar aims to ensure a balanced distribution between study periods and holidays, allowing students, their families, and educational staff to better plan their academic and family activities.
