Slovakia prepares for Volvo employment milestone and school year schedule

Slovakia is preparing for several notable upcoming events. Volvo Car Košice will hold a press conference to mark a significant milestone: the launch of its first shift and reaching 1,000 employees at the plant.

Other scheduled activities include the official opening of the 2026/2027 academic year at the Technical University of Košice and the launch of the first Graduate Education Programme at the National Bank of Slovakia. Additionally, IKEA will host a media meeting regarding home organization and environment, while the CINEDU 2026 film festival for youth is set to take place in Nové Mesto nad Váhom.

Regarding the 2026/2027 school year schedule, students will return to classes on September 1, 2026. Key holiday breaks include autumn holidays (October 29–30, 2026), Christmas holidays (December 23, 2026, to January 7, 2027), and Easter holidays (March 25–30, 2027). Spring holidays will be distributed by region, starting with Banská Bystrica, Žilina, and Trenčín in mid-February, followed by Košice and Prešov, and concluding with Bratislava, Nitra, and Trnava in early March 2027.