In this short publication, we’ll cover the 2026-2027 school holidays in Romania. We’ve collected and summarized information about summer holidays for different grade levels and types of education. We’ll also provide dates for other school holidays and public holidays.
School holidays in Romania 2026-2027
Below is the school holiday schedule in Romania for the 2026-2027 academic year. Please note that the start dates for summer holidays may vary significantly depending on your (or your child’s) grade level.
Summer holidays 2026
| Year of study | Start | The end |
|---|---|---|
| 1-7 grades | June 20 (Saturday) | September 6 (Sunday) |
| 8th grade | June 13 (Saturday) | September 6 (Sunday) |
| 9-11 grades | June 20 (Saturday) | September 6 (Sunday) |
| 12th grade (full-time education) | June 6 (Saturday) | — |
| 13th grade (evening and correspondence courses) | June 6 (Saturday) | — |
| Technological education (except for final grades) | June 27 (Saturday) | September 6 (Sunday) |
| Professional education (except for final grades) | June 27 (Saturday) | September 6 (Sunday) |
IMPORTANT! We’ve included graduation dates for 12th grade (full-time) and 13th grade (evening and correspondence). Since these are graduating classes, they don’t have summer break. We’ve simply included the first day after graduation for clarity.
Autumn, Christmas, Ski and Easter Holidays 2026-2027
| Year of study | Start | The end |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn holidays | October 24 (Saturday) | November 1 (Sunday) |
| Christmas holidays | December 23 (Wednesday) | January 10 (Sunday) |
| Skiing holiday (one week) | February 15, 22, or March 1 (Monday) | February 21, 28 or March 7 (Monday) |
| Easter holidays | April 24 (Saturday) | May 4 (Tuesday) |
The decision on the date of school holidays is made by district or municipal school inspectorates. Before making a decision, consultations are held with students, their parents, and teachers at the school level.
Summer holidays 2027
IMPORTANT! The start dates for summer holidays in Romania in 2027 have been officially confirmed. The decree on the structure of the 2026-2027 academic year does not contain information on the actual end date. Summer holidays will most likely end on September 5, 2027.
| Year of study | Start | The end |
|---|---|---|
| 1-7 grades | June 19 (Saturday) | September 5/13 (Saturday) |
| 8th grade | June 12 (Saturday) | September 5/13 (Saturday) |
| 9-11 grades | June 19 (Saturday) | September 5/13 (Saturday) |
| 12th grade (full-time education) | June 5 (Saturday) | — |
| Grade 13 (full-time and part-time education) | June 5 (Saturday) | — |
| Technological education (except for final grades) | June 26 (Saturday) | September 5/13 (Saturday) |
| Professional education (except for final grades) | June 26 (Saturday) | September 5/13 (Saturday) |
Public holidays 2026-2027 in Romania
Below is a list of public holidays in Romania for 2026-2027. We have only published those public holidays that fall during the school year. On these dates, all schoolchildren have non-school days.
| National holiday | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Andrew | November 30, 2026 | Monday |
| National Day of Romania | December 1, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Christmas | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
| Christmas | December 26, 2026 | Saturday |
| New Year | January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| New Year | January 2, 2027 | Saturday |
| Boboteaza | January 6, 2027 | environment |
| Saint John the Baptist | January 7, 2027 | Thursday |
| Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities | January 24, 2027 | Sunday |
| Good Friday | April 30, 2027 | Friday |
| Labor Day | May 1, 2027 | Saturday |
| Easter | May 2, 2027 | Sunday |
| Easter | May 3, 2027 | Monday |
| Children’s Day | June 1, 2027 | Tuesday |
| Rusalia | June 20, 2027 | Sunday |
| Rusalia | June 21, 2027 | Monday |
Useful links
- School holidays in European countries
- Press release “Structure of the 2026-2027 academic year” (Ministry of Education and Research)
- Romanian Government Portal (in Romanian)
- Education Association Edupedu
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