[PDF] european school holidays 2020/21

Do European countries have different school holidays?

The European countries have different systems for the school holidays. However, a lot of school holidays are in the same period, only vary in length and/or exact start- and end dates. Every European country has a Christmas holiday and summer holiday, but also spring holiday, autumn hol and Easter holidays are very common.

When does the 2020/21 academic year start?

Universities, Technological Universities and Institutes of Technology are autonomous institutions and start dates may vary, but in general, for 2020/21 the academic year starts the week beginning Monday 28 September. Teaching activity commences during the week beginning Monday 28 September to the end of January.

How many public/religious holidays are there in 2020/21?

The total number of public/religious holidays is 7 days in 2020/21 academic year. Type of programme: Undergraduate (ISCED 6 first cycle). Higher education institutions (HEIs) are autonomous, but the first term or semester typically starts in mid- late September/early October.

When is Easter holiday 2021?

There is an Easter holiday break of two weeks. The day before the start of the new academic year. For most students the academic year ends de facto after the last examination. 15 August 2021 (Assumption Day) Note that when a holiday takes place on a Thursday some institutions of higher education are closed on the following Friday as well.