The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has announced the 2025 school calendar, highlighting important dates including commencement, holiday periods by specific administrative regions, and required deadlines for planning and curriculum analysis. This detailed calendar will help educational institutions manage their academic schedules efficiently, ensuring that the curriculum is not compromised.

Educational establishments may include academic activities, both nationally and regionally, as long as these do not imply the breach of the curriculum.

When Classes Will Start in 2025 and the Holiday Periods

The 2025 academic year will begin on Monday, March 3, in most parts of the country, including the Metropolitan Region. On Tuesday, March 4, teachers will return to plan and prepare for the new academic year. Students from pre-kindergarten to middle school (grades 5-8) will start their classes on Wednesday, March 5, aligning with high school and adult education predecessors. This structured timeline aims to ensure a smooth transition into the new academic term, similar to how U.S. schools manage transitions around January, after winter break.

The first semester will conclude on Tuesday, June 17, followed by evaluation, planning, and curricular analysis days on Wednesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 19. Winter holidays will commence on Monday, June 23, and continue until Friday, July 4. Classes for the second semester will resume on Monday, July 7. These dates are designed to provide a well-structured academic year, much like the U.S. academic calendar which prominently features semesters or quarters.

For eighth-grade students, the school year will end earlier than other levels, concluding on Monday, November 24. The final day of classes for the rest of the student body will be on December 5 for full-time day establishments and on December 19 for those without this schedule. Students enrolled in high school, young adults, and continuing education programs will finish the school year on November 21.

School Calendar for Quarterly Education Establishments

Schools offering quarterly education will start on Monday, March 3, with a planning and preparation day on March 4. Students from pre-kindergarten to middle school, as well as those in higher education, will commence on Wednesday, March 5. This aligns with the broader academic calendar, maintaining consistency across educational levels.

However, the first semester for quarterly education will conclude on Thursday, May 29, followed by an evaluation, planning, and curricular analysis day on Friday, May 30. The initial winter recess will start on Monday, June 2 and end on Friday, June 6. Institutions choosing a quarterly winter recess will resume the second semester on June 9, while those opting for a semi-annual winter break will begin the second semester on June 2 and have their break from June 23 to July 4, resuming classes on July 7. The dates following the quarter system are broken down to simplify the schedules, similar to how colleges in the U.S. operate with quarter or trimester systems.

The last day of the second semester for quarterly systems will be Thursday, September 11, with an additional evaluation and planning day the following day. Schools with two winter recesses will start their vacation on Monday, September 15, and end on Friday, September 19, resuming classes on Monday, September 22. Schools calculated on a classroom calendar ending May 29th should be done by junior 12th.

The 2025 academic year for these establishments will end on the same dates as those with a two-semester system. This alignment ensures a uniform structure across all educational formats, aiding in the effective management of academic programs

For detailed calendar information and specific regional nuances in Chile, interested parties are encouraged to review the Ministry’s comprehensive resources for 2025, accessible through official channels to get the most precise and updated information.