- The autumn semester starts on Thursday 6.8.2026
- Autumn holidays, week 42, 12.10.-16.10.2026
- Autumn term ends on Friday 18.12.2026
- Christmas holiday 19.12.2026-10.1.2027
- Spring term starts on Monday 11.1.2027
- Winter holiday, week 9, 1.3.-5.3.2027
- Easter holiday 25.3.-29.3.2027
- Holy Thursday 6.5.2027
- Spring term ends on Friday 4.6.2027
Early childhood education and pre-primary education opening hours and holidays
Early Childhood Education Operating Hours and Holidays
ECEC centers operate on a reduced schedule during school holidays; for example, one building is open for each ECEC center complex.
- Fall Break, Week 42, Oct. 12–16, 2026
- Independence Day, Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Christmas Holiday Hours: Dec. 28, 2026–Jan. 6, 2027
- Winter Break, Week 9, March 1–5, 2027; early childhood education and care centers will be open on a limited basis
- Easter, March 26–29, 2027
- May Day, Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Ascension Day, Thursday, May 6, 2027
Pre-primary education operating time and holidays
Evening care and shift day care
Updated 18.8.2026