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Plan Your Year: Singapore MOE 2025 School Terms and Holidays

Zakwan Shah
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The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Singapore has announced the school calendar for 2025.

This calendar provides the schedule for MOE Kindergartens (MK), primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges (JC), and Millennia Institute (MI).

Understanding the school terms, holidays, and important dates can help students, parents, and educators plan ahead effectively.

School Year Overview

For all MOE primary schools, secondary schools, and kindergartens, the school year begins on Thursday, 2 January 2025, and concludes on Friday, 21 November 2025.

However, the last day for schools used as venues for the GCE O-Level written examinations will be Friday, 24 October 2025.

The academic year is divided into two semesters, each with two terms.

School Terms for MOE Kindergartens, Primary and Secondary Schools

Semester I

Semester II

For Primary 1 and Kindergarten 1 students, school starts on Thursday, 2 January 2025, while Primary 2 to 6 and Kindergarten 2 students will commence their school year on Friday, 3 January 2025.

School Terms for Junior Colleges and Millennia Institute

JC Year 1 and MI Year 1

Semester I

Semester II

MI Year 2, JC Year 2, and MI Year 3

Semester I

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Semester II

School Vacations for 2025

The school year includes four vacation periods for all students, enabling ample time for rest, family bonding, and extracurricular activities.

MOE Kindergartens, Primary, and Secondary Schools

Junior Colleges (JC Year 1) and Millennia Institute (MI Year 1 and Year 2)

JC Year 2 and MI Year 3

School Holidays

MOE has designated three specific school holidays for 2025:

  1. Youth Day: Sunday, 6 July 2025 (The following Monday, 7 July 2025, will be a school holiday.)
  2. Teachers’ Day: Friday, 5 September 2025
  3. Children’s Day: Friday, 3 October 2025 (for primary schools and the primary sections of full schools only)
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Public Holidays

Public holidays that coincide with the school terms are important markers for extended weekends and family activities.

The holidays in 2025 are as follows:

Term I

Term II

Term III

Term IV

Additional Notes for Parents and Students

Designated Days Off-in-Lieu (DOIL)

In line with the public holidays that fall on weekends, schools will be closed on Monday, 9 June 2025, and Monday, 11 August 2025. This closure extends to General Offices, Student Care Centres, and KCare Centres.

For more information on the 2025 school terms and holidays, you can visit the MOE’s official website at Minister of Education.

The detailed calendar ensures that students, parents, and educators can plan their schedules effectively, ensuring a productive and well-balanced year ahead.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice from Mamahood. For any health-related concerns, it is advisable to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or medical practitioner.

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