# Romanian and Moldovan academic schedules

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-labor-and-holiday-regulations
> Updated: 2026-10-24T07:16:31.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 5.

Official schedules in Romania and Moldova outline upcoming academic breaks and public holidays. For the 2026–2027 academic year, students in both countries are scheduled to begin their autumn break on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

In Romania, the break lasts nine calendar days, concluding on November 1, with classes resuming on November 2. The Romanian academic calendar is organized into five modules separated by winter, spring, and Easter holidays. While spring break dates may vary by county, autumn break dates remain consistent nationwide.

In Moldova, the autumn break also spans from October 24 to November 1, with students returning to classes on November 2. The Moldovan academic year is structured into two semesters, with the second semester set to begin on January 11, 2027.

As of October 24, 2026, students in both nations have officially entered their autumn break. In Romania, this follows the completion of the first seven weeks of the school year. 

In Romania, the Ministry of Education has also established the 2027 National Evaluation calendar for 8th-grade graduates, with official exams scheduled for June 22–25, 2027. Scholarship distributions for the 2026–2027 period are set, with the first payments for September and October scheduled for November 20. Additionally, the 2027 calendar features 17 legal holidays, eight of which fall on weekends.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Students in Romania and Moldova begin autumn break

Students in Romania and the Republic of Moldova have started their autumn break, which runs from October 24 until November 1, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/students-in-romania-and-moldova-begin-autumn-break

### 2026-10-21: Moldova and Romania announce 2026 autumn school holidays

Students in Moldova and Romania will observe an autumn school break from October 24 to November 1, 2026, with classes resuming on November 2.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-school-calendar-autumn-break-dates-for-2026

### 2026-10-19: Romania Ministry of Education releases 2026–2027 school calendar

Romania's Ministry of Education has finalized the 2026–2027 school calendar, including autumn break dates, the 2027 National Evaluation schedule, and scholarship payment details.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-school-year-20262027-scholarship-and-holiday-details

### 2026-10-16: Employment regulations and holiday calendars in Romania

AJOFM Bistrița-Năsăud warns employers of fines for failing to report job vacancies, while the 2027 holiday calendar shows eight legal holidays falling on weekends.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/employment-regulations-and-holiday-calendars-in-romania

### 2026-10-10: Romania school and holiday calendar through 2026

Romania's academic and labor calendars outline upcoming autumn and winter breaks for students and employees through late 2026 and early 2027.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-school-and-holiday-calendar-through-2026

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