School holidays 2025: when and how much to rest in 2025

The autumn holidays in 2025 for Russian schoolchildren will begin on October 25 and last until November 2. This period includes public holidays such as National Unity Day. In some regions, vacation dates may vary depending on academic programs. Parents are advised to find out in advance the exact dates of holidays at specific schools in order to plan their holidays correctly. For more information, see the Izvestia article.

When will the autumn holidays be in 2025?

The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation has approved recommendations on the schedule of school holidays for the 2025 and 2026 academic years. According to these recommendations, the autumn holidays for schools operating under the quarter system of education will be held from October 25 to November 2, 2025.

This decision takes into account public holidays, such as National Unity Day, which is celebrated on November 4. Thus, students will be able to rest continuously for 11 days, starting on October 25 and ending on November 4.

For schools using other learning systems, such as trimester or modular, vacation dates may vary. For example, in some regions, the autumn holidays may be divided into two periods: from October 4 to October 12 and from November 15 to November 23, 2025.

How to plan your fall vacation

The approved dates for the fall holidays allow students and their families to plan vacations and activities in advance. Parents are advised to familiarize themselves with the vacation schedule at specific educational institutions, as schools have the right to make adjustments in accordance with local characteristics and needs.

Holidays are also provided for schools operating under the hybrid system, but their dates may vary depending on the academic schedule and regional recommendations.

It is important to note that despite the recommendations of the Ministry of Education, the final decision on vacation dates is made by the school board. Therefore, parents and students should check the information directly at educational institutions.

It is recommended to familiarize yourself in advance with the vacation schedule at specific schools and take into account possible regional peculiarities. Planning vacations based on official dates will help avoid misunderstandings and ensure a comfortable break in the learning process.

Winter, spring and summer holidays in 2026

The Russian Ministry of Education has approved the recommended vacation dates for the 2025/2026 academic year. The autumn holidays will take place from October 25 to November 2, 2025, the winter holidays from December 31, 2025 to January 11, 2026, the spring holidays from March 28 to April 5, 2026, and the summer holidays will begin on May 27 and last until August 31, 2026.

Autumn is necessary: families with children will go on vacation to Moscow and St. Petersburg

Egypt, China and Japan are popular among foreign destinations.

The end of the school year for 9th and 11th grade students will depend on the exam schedule (GIA). In addition, additional holidays are provided for first-graders in the third quarter from February 16 to 22, 2026.

Schoolchildren will also rest on official non-working holidays such as National Unity Day (November 4), Defender of the Fatherland Day (February 23), International Women's Day (March 8), Spring and Labor Day (May 1) and Victory Day (May 9).

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