Trinidad & Tobago School Calendar 2026-2027
The 2026-2027 school year for government and government-assisted schools in Trinidad & Tobago runs from Monday, September 7, 2026 to Friday, July 9, 2027 — 3 terms and about 39 school weeks, separated by the Christmas, Easter and July/August breaks. 8 public holidays fall during term time. All dates follow the Ministry of Education calendar.
Until the 2026-2027 school year begins
Monday, September 7, 2026
2026-2027 Term Dates at a Glance
| Period | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term I | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | 14 weeks |
| Christmas Break | Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | 3 weeks |
| Term II | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | 12 weeks |
| Easter Break | Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Sun, Apr 11, 2027 | 2 weeks |
| Term III | Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Fri, Jul 9, 2027 | 13 weeks |
| July/August Vacation | Sat, Jul 10, 2027 | TBA | — |
Break dates are the days between terms. The July/August vacation ends when the next academic year begins.
When Does School Close in Trinidad & Tobago?
Schools close at the end of each term in the 2026-2027 academic year — for Christmas, for Easter, and for the July/August vacation:
- Christmas 2026: school closes on Friday, December 11, 2026 (last day of Term I).
- Easter 2027: school closes on Thursday, March 25, 2027 (last day of Term II).
- July/August vacation: school closes for the year on Friday, July 9, 2027 (last day of Term III).
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When Does School Reopen in Trinidad & Tobago?
Reopening dates for the 2026-2027 school year:
- After the Christmas break: Term II begins on Monday, January 4, 2027.
- After the Easter break: Term III begins on Monday, April 12, 2027.
- After the July/August vacation: Term I dates for 2027-2028 have not yet been published by the Ministry of Education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school close for Christmas in Trinidad 2026?
School closes for Christmas on Friday, December 11, 2026, the last day of Term I of the 2026-2027 academic year.
When does school reopen after Christmas 2026/2027?
School reopens for Term II on Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is the Easter break for schools in Trinidad 2027?
The Easter break runs from Friday, March 26, 2027 to Sunday, April 11, 2027. School reopens for Term III on Monday, April 12, 2027.
When does school close for the July/August vacation in 2027?
Schools close for the July/August vacation on Friday, July 9, 2027, the last day of Term III.
When does the 2026-2027 school year start?
The 2026-2027 school year begins on Monday, September 7, 2026 with Term I.
When does the 2026-2027 school year end in Trinidad?
The 2026-2027 school year ends on Friday, July 9, 2027, the last day of Term III.
How many weeks are in each school term?
Term I: 14 weeks, Term II: 12 weeks, Term III: 13 weeks.
Do schools close on public holidays in Trinidad & Tobago?
Yes — public holidays are days off for schools. 8 public holidays fall during term time in 2026-2027, including Republic Day, Divali, Carnival Monday.
About the Trinidad & Tobago School Calendar
The school calendar is set by the Ministry of Education and applies to government and government-assisted primary and secondary schools across Trinidad and Tobago. Private schools set their own calendars but usually follow the same term structure. The academic year runs from early September to late June or early July, divided into three terms.
Term I (September–December) is the longest term and ends just before Christmas. Term II (January–March/April) covers the Carnival season — schools close for Carnival Monday and Tuesday — and ends with the Easter break. Term III (April–July) is exam season, when SEA, CSEC and CAPE examinations are written, and finishes with the long July/August vacation.
Public holidays that fall during a term are school days off — the term cards above show which holidays land in each term. Use the long weekends guide when planning family trips around the school year, and always verify dates with your child's school for any local variations.
Dates sourced from the Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago. Always verify with your child's school for any local variations.