The Egyptian academic calendar for the current year is nearing the end of its first semester, with students set to take a two-month break before the first semester exams begin on January 9, 2027. These exams will run until January 21, 2027. According to the academic calendar, the half-term break will start on January 23, 2027, and will last for two weeks. Students will then return to school on February 6, 2027, for the second semester.
The first semester exams for students in primary and preparatory schools will take place from January 9 to 14, 2027, and from January 16 to 21, 2027, respectively. The second semester is set to begin on February 6, 2027, and will end on June 24, 2027. During this period, students in primary and preparatory schools will take their exams from May 22 to 27, 2027, and from May 29 to June 3, 2027, respectively.
In addition to the primary and preparatory school exams, students taking technical diplomas will have their first-round exams from May 29 to June 10, 2027. Students in their second year of secondary school will take their first-round exams from June 12 to 22, 2027. The first-round exams for high school students will take place from June 26 to July 21, 2027.
According to the academic calendar, the actual number of school days in the first semester is 93, while the second semester has 90 actual school days. This brings the total number of school days in the academic year to 183, including exam periods and legally mandated attendance rates. The last week of the curriculum plan is reserved for review.
These dates apply to all public, public language, private, and private language schools. However, international schools began their academic year on September 6, 2026. For first- and second-grade students, assessments will only cover Arabic, religious education, foreign language, and mathematics.
The half-term break will run from January 23 to February 4, 2027. After the break, students will return to school on February 6, 2027, for the second semester. The academic calendar has been designed to ensure that students have sufficient time for study and review before their exams.
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that all schools will adhere to the announced dates. Students and teachers are advised to plan accordingly to ensure a smooth academic year. The exact dates for each school type and stage have been made available to help with planning and preparation.
Key points
- The half-term break for Egyptian students will start on January 23, 2027, and will last for two weeks.
- The second semester of the academic year will begin on February 6, 2027, and will end on June 24, 2027.
- The total number of school days in the academic year is 183, including exam periods and legally mandated attendance rates.
Reporting sources
- Sawt Al-Umma · Sawt Al-Umma
