# Global 2026-2027 academic year scheduling

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-2026-2027-academic-year-scheduling
> Updated: 2026-09-09T05:39:25.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2.

Educational authorities in various countries have released schedules and regulations for the 2026-2027 academic year.

In Mexico, Spain, and France, officials have finalized start dates and holiday structures. Mexico’s Secretaría de Educación Pública set a general start date of August 31, 2026, while also issuing prohibitions against “novatadas” (hazing) in teacher training institutions. Spain’s Junta de Castilla y León approved a staggered start between September 9 and October 5, 2026. France scheduled the return to school for September 1, 2026.

In Morocco, the 2026-2027 holiday schedule has been outlined for multiple educational networks. The Moroccan national system includes five intermediate holiday periods throughout the year. International networks, including French, American, British, and Spanish schools, follow distinct calendars with specific breaks for autumn, winter, and seasonal holidays.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Morocco school holiday schedules for 2026-2027 released

The 2026-2027 school holiday dates for Morocco's national, French, American, British, and Spanish educational networks have been released, showing varying schedules for each system.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-school-holiday-schedules-for-2026-2027-released

### 2026-08-21: Global educational authorities set 2026-2027 school year schedules

Various countries are preparing for the 2026-2027 school year, with Mexico, Spain, and France establishing start dates, holiday schedules, and new safety regulations for students.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/school-calendars-for-2026-2027-reveal-holiday-schedules

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