Mexican Students Celebrate End of School Year, Summer Vacation Begins!

Mexico's 2024-2025 School Year Concludes: Summer Vacation Begins July 16th Mexico City – The 2024-2025 school year in Mexico has officially concluded, according to the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) calendar. Millions of students across the country are now enjoying their summer break, which began on July 16th, 2025. The school year, which started on August 26th, 2024, included 190 school days, punctuated by scheduled breaks. "The winter break was from December 19th to January 8th, and the spring break was from April 14th to 25th," explains a recent video from El Heraldo de México, summarizing the key dates. The video also highlighted eight days dedicated to Consejo Técnico Escolar sessions and seven days of official non-academic activities. Parents across the country are now making plans for the summer holidays. "It's always a busy time, but we're looking forward to some family time," said one mother interviewed outside a school in Mexico City. The end of the school year is a significant event for families, and the summer break offers a much-needed period of rest and relaxation. The new school year calendar for 2025-2026 is not yet available, but the consistent structure of the school year, as outlined by the SEP, ensures a well-organized academic schedule for Mexican students.