School breaks and technical council sessions in Mexico

In mid-September 2026, the government of Campeche implemented a five-day school break for the public sector, scheduled for September 17 and 18. Governor Layda Sansores designated the period as a rest period for teachers and students following Independence Day celebrations. While public institutions like the Colegio de Bachilleres de Campeche observed the break, private schools maintained regular schedules, leading to controversy regarding childcare for working parents and criticism concerning academic performance.

By late September, a broader school break was observed across Mexico's basic education system, including Baja California Sur. On September 25, preschool, primary, and secondary students in both public and private schools under the National Educational System suspended classes. This break was mandated by the Secretariat of Public Education for the first ordinary session of the School Technical Council (Consejo Técnico Escolar, CTE). During this time, teaching and administrative staff conducted professional work sessions focused on pedagogical analysis and instructional planning, with classes scheduled to resume on September 28.