Important Dates for Term 2 of School Year 2026–2027

The Department of Education’s Three-Term School Calendar for School Year 2026–2027 outlines a clear schedule for Term 2, which runs from September 16 to December 18, 2026. This calendar gives students, parents, and teachers a structured view of key academic activities, examinations, holidays, and year-end events.

DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026

THREE-TERM SCHOOL CALENDAR

IMPORTANT DATES

SY 2026–2027 | TERM 2 | Sept. 16 – Dec. 18, 2026

September 16, 2026 — Start of Term 2

October 7, 2026 — Term 2: First Teacher-made Summative Test

October 29, 2026 — Term 2: Second Teacher-made Summative Test

November 1, 2026 — All Saints’ Day (Special Non-Working Holiday)

November 2, 2026 — All Souls’ Day (Special Non-Working Holiday)

November 30, 2026 — Bonifacio Day (Regular Holiday)

December 3–4, 2026 — Term 2 Examination

December 7–18, 2026 — End-of-Term Block

December 8, 2026 — Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Special Non-Working Holiday)

December 15, 2026 — PTA Meeting & Distribution of Report Cards

December 16, 2026 — Year-End Activity

December 17–18, 2026 — INSET | Wellness Break of Learners

December 18, 2026 — End of Term 2

December 19–31, 2026 — Year-End Break (Wellness Break of Learners & Teachers)

Please be guided accordingly and stay updated for announcements.

Reference: DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026 (DOWNLOAD HERE)