The Algerian Ministry of National Education has announced the schedule for exams and holidays for the 2026-2027 academic year. The decision, made on September 28, 2026, aims to unify exam periods, ensure their proper organization, and promote equality and fairness among students. The ministry has set specific dates for exams and holidays for primary, middle, and secondary school students.
According to the schedule, primary school students in their second, third, fourth, and fifth years will take their first, second, and third trimester exams on specific dates. The first trimester exams will take place from December 6-10, 2026, the second trimester exams from March 7-11, 2027, and the third trimester exams from May 23-27, 2027.
For middle school students, the exam schedule varies depending on the grade level. Students in their first, second, and third years will take their third trimester exams from May 23-27, 2027, while fourth-year students will take theirs from May 9-11, 2027. The ministry has also specified that exams for the first and second trimesters will take place on December 6-10, 2026, and March 7-11, 2027, respectively.
The schedule for secondary school students also varies by grade level. First and second-year students will take their third trimester exams from May 23-27, 2027, while third-year students will take theirs from May 9-13, 2027. The first and second trimester exams for all secondary school students will take place on December 6-10, 2026, and March 7-11, 2027, respectively.
In addition to the exam schedule, the ministry has announced the dates for holidays. Autumn holidays will take place from October 27 to November 2, 2026, winter holidays from December 17, 2026, to January 3, 2027, and spring holidays from March 18 to April 4, 2027. Summer holidays will begin after the completion of third trimester exams and collective correction operations.
The ministry has also specified the dates for annual leave for teachers and administrative staff. Teachers' leave will begin on July 8, 2027, while administrative staff will start their leave on July 22, 2027, in the first and second zones, and July 15, 2027, in the third zone. The leave will begin after the completion of all operations related to the closure of the academic year.
The ministry has emphasized the importance of respecting the set schedule and ensuring that students and parents are informed about exams and holidays. The ministry also stressed the need for students to receive their results, review their exam papers, and have any errors corrected.
Key points
- The Algerian Ministry of National Education has set a unified schedule for exams and holidays for the 2026-2027 academic year to promote equality and fairness among students.
- The schedule includes specific dates for exams and holidays for primary, middle, and secondary school students.
- The ministry has also specified the dates for annual leave for teachers and administrative staff.
