Sicily announces 2026/27 school calendar and exam schedules

The regional school calendar for the 2026/27 academic year in Sicily has been established, with classes scheduled to begin on September 15, 2026, and conclude on June 9, 2027. The schedule provides for 206 days of teaching, which may be reduced to 205 in municipalities where local patron saint holidays fall during the school year.

Key holiday breaks include November 2 and December 7, 2026, Christmas holidays from December 23, 2026, to January 7, 2027, and Easter holidays from March 25 to March 30, 2027. Individual educational institutions maintain the autonomy to adjust these dates, such as starting earlier or redistributing suspensions, provided they meet the total required teaching days.

Regarding the 2025/26 academic year, specific schedules have been released for students with suspended grades. Verification exams are set for August 27, 2026, covering subjects such as Italian, English, History, Science, Mathematics, and Economics. Final evaluations are scheduled for August 31, 2026, with results expected to be published on September 2, 2026.