The Algerian Ministry of National Education, led by Minister Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui, has unveiled the school calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year. The calendar outlines the dates for quarterly exams and vacation periods for students across primary, middle, and secondary education levels. This information was released through a communiqué on Monday. The ministry aims to provide a structured schedule to ensure a smooth academic year.
For primary education, the first-quarter exams are set to take place from December 6 to 10, 2026. The second-quarter exams are scheduled for March 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8, 2027, while the third-quarter exams will occur from May 23 to 27, 2027. In middle education, first-quarter exams for first, second, and third-year students will be held from December 6 to 10, 2026. The second-quarter exams are set for March 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8, 2027, and the third-quarter exams from May 23 to 27, 2027.
The fourth-year middle school students will have their exams from May 9 to 11, 2027. For secondary education, first and second-year students will take their first-quarter exams from December 6 to 10, 2026. The second-quarter exams are scheduled for March 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8, 2027, and the third-quarter exams from May 23 to 27, 2027. Third-year secondary students will sit for their exams from May 9 to 13, 2027.
The ministry has also announced the dates for vacation periods. Autumn vacation will be from October 27 to November 2, 2026. Winter vacation is set from December 17, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Spring vacation will begin on March 18 and end on April 4, 2027. The summer vacation will start after the completion of third-quarter evaluations, make-up exams, and their collective correction.
The annual leave for teachers across all regions has been scheduled to start on July 8, 2027. For administrative personnel, the leave will begin on July 22, 2027, for the first and second zones, and on July 15, 2027, for the third zone. The ministry has urged all public and private educational institutions and the educational community to adhere to this calendar.
By following this calendar, the ministry aims to ensure the smooth progression of the academic year, optimize pedagogical planning, and maintain conditions conducive to student success. The calendar is expected to help in organizing the academic activities efficiently.
However, the exact dates for the official national exams, such as the Baccalaureate (BAC) and the Brevet d'Etudes Moyennes (BEM) for the 2026-2027 session, have not yet been specified in the latest communiqué from the ministry.
Key points
- The Algerian Ministry of National Education has released the 2026-2027 school calendar.
- Exam dates and vacation periods are specified for primary, middle, and secondary education levels.
- The calendar aims to ensure a structured and smooth academic year.
