School Return Date 2026: SEP Confirms January Schedule

MEXICO.— With the beginning of January, thousands of families in Mexico seek to confirm key information: When does the winter vacation period end and what exact date do students return to the classrooms?.

Doubt is common, especially because the holiday closure does not immediately coincide with the return to school.

According to him official school calendar 2025-2026published by the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) Since June of last year, the return to classes for basic education students has a defined date and responds to academic activities scheduled for teaching staff.

Next, we explain When was the last day of school, when did winter vacation end, why did they not return to the classroom immediately, and how many days off did the students have?with verified and official information.

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What was the last day of school before winter break?

According to the SEP calendar, on Friday, December 19, 2025 It was the last day of school before winter break.

From that date on, students stopped attending schools to begin the vacation period that includes celebrations such as Christmas, New Year and Three Kings Day.

When did winter holidays start and end?

The winter holiday period officially started on Monday, December 22, 2025 y ends on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

However, it is important to clarify that The end of the holidays did not imply the immediate return of students to the classroomssince the calendar includes different activities in the following days.

Why didn’t students return to school on January 7?

Of the Wednesday, January 7 to Friday, January 9, 2026 were carried out Intensive Continuing Training Workshopsaimed at basic education teaching staff.

These sessions are focused on:

• Academic planning for the second section of the school year
• Review of educational advances
• Teaching strategies update

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During these days there are no classes for studentssince the activities are intended exclusively for teachers.

When is the official return to school in January 2026?

He return to school for students is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026the date on which school activities in preschool, primary and secondary school formally resume.

How many vacation days did the students have?

In total, basic education students enjoyed 22 consecutive days of restconsidering:

• The weekend before the official start of the break
• The winter holiday period
• The days allocated for teacher training

This scheme is explicitly contemplated in the SEP school calendar and applies to public and private schools incorporated into the national education system.

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What you should take into account

• The dates are official and nationalalthough some schools may make minor internal adjustments
• Back to school It does not depend on Three Kings Daybut of academic planning
• If you have any specific questions, the SEP recommends consulting directly with the school or reviewing the calendar published on its official channels.

With this information, mothers, fathers and guardians can organize the return to the school routine without confusion or surprises.