The 2026-2027 school year at a glance
The 2026-2027 school year at a glance
The structure of the school year is set for all schools in the country by order of the Minister of Education. For the 2026-2027 school year, this is Order no. 3.194/2026.
| Milestone | Date / duration |
|---|---|
| Start of classes | 7 September 2026 |
| End of classes | 18 June 2027 |
| Number of teaching weeks | 36 |
| Grade 8: end of classes | 11 June 2027 (35 weeks) |
Source: the Ministry of Education and Research press release on the structure of the 2026-2027 school year.
Teaching periods and holidays
Teaching periods and holidays
The school year is divided into teaching periods, separated by holidays. The dates below are those in Order of the Minister of Education no. 3.194/2026.
| Holiday | Period | Classes resume |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn holiday | Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November 2026 | Monday 2 November 2026 |
| Winter holiday | Wednesday 23 December 2026 – Sunday 10 January 2027 | Monday 11 January 2027 |
| Holiday set by the county | one week between 15 February and 7 March 2027 | depending on the Inspectorate’s decision |
| Spring holiday | Saturday 24 April – Tuesday 4 May 2027 | Wednesday 5 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Saturday 19 June – Sunday 5 September 2027 | – |
One of the holidays is set at county level. For the 2026-2027 school year, it takes place between 15 February and 7 March 2027. The Bistrița-Năsăud County School Inspectorate (ISJ) chooses the exact week for the schools in the county.
Good to know: The detailed structure of the school year, with all the dates of the teaching periods and holidays, including the holiday set for Bistrița-Năsăud County, will be published on this page. Until then, you can find it out from the primary teacher or form teacher, or from the school’s school office, by telephone on 0263 344 072 or by email at scoalaionpopreteganul@yahoo.com.
The „Școala altfel” and „Săptămâna verde” programmes
The „Școala altfel” and „Săptămâna verde” programmes
Each school year, pupils take part in the national programmes „Școala altfel” (“A Different Kind of School”) and „Săptămâna verde” (“Green Week”). During these weeks there are no lessons following the usual timetable; instead there are educational, cultural, sports or environmental education activities.
In the 2026-2027 school year, the two programmes take place between 7 September 2026 and 23 April 2027. They are part of the 36 teaching weeks.
The weeks chosen by the school and the programme of activities are announced by the primary teacher and the form teacher and will be published on this page.
Days without classes
Days without classes
No classes are held on public holidays. There may also be other days off, set by decision of the Government or the authorities. The primary teacher or form teacher announces these days in advance.
Where to find the official information
Where to find the official information
- The Ministry of Education and Research publishes the order on the structure of the school year.
- The Bistrița-Năsăud County School Inspectorate publishes the decision on the holiday set at county level.
- For the daily class timetable, see the Timetable page.