Vacations in schools for the 2018-2019 academic year

Families with children who know firsthand that a vacation should be planned in advance, because this can save a significant amount of money and, in addition, choose the most suitable vacation option for the whole family. Therefore, most parents are especially concerned about the school vacation schedule. Unfortunately, there are no precisely fixed start and end dates in Russia, since holidays are shifted every year. At the same time, there is a recommended schedule that educational institutions adhere to.

School holidays in the 2018-2019 school year

As you know, the duration of school holidays is determined by the Ministry of Education. But the last word in this matter still belongs to the school administration. That is, in different cities or regions, dates and durations may vary. Nevertheless, certain standards must be observed.

The duration of the summer vacation must be at least two months. But most often it is closer to three months. In turn, the total duration of all holidays, except summer, should not be less than 30 days. This is especially important for primary school students. Indeed, it is sometimes difficult for them to adapt to such a quantity of new knowledge. At the same time, between quarters there should be at least seven days of rest. It is these standards that apply to every educational institution in Russia and they must be adhered to.

School holidays for students in quarters

Despite the variety of training systems, fans of standard quarters are becoming more and more. This is not surprising, because such a schedule is convenient not only for teachers and students, but also for parents. Indeed, in this case, you can easily organize a joint vacation, even within the city. Traditionally, students who study in such a system are entitled to a week-long vacation in the fall and spring, as well as a two-week vacation in the winter. This time is enough for a good rest.

Autumn vacation

As mentioned above, the autumn holidays are not very long. In 2018, they will begin on October 29 and will last until November 4. But since the last day of the holidays is one of the most important state holidays - National Unity Day, it becomes a day off. Therefore, the end date of the autumn holidays is shifting. Thus, students need to go to classes only from November 6. During this time, everyone will have time to relax and gain strength for further training.

The winter vacation

In turn, the winter holidays will last longer. Their beginning falls on December 26, and the end on January 8, 2019. During this time, all children will be able to relax with their parents, attend various recreational activities and even plan a short trip.

In addition, for first graders there are additional holidays from February 25 to March 3. Thanks to this, students receive a load in a dosed manner and are not overloaded. This makes it easier to adapt children in school.

spring Break

It is spring break that all students are especially waiting for. Indeed, for many, the end of the school year is a particularly busy period. Various dictations, quizzes and exams - this is only a small part of what awaits students at the end of the year. Therefore, for those who study in quarters, vacations in the spring season begin on March 25 and will last until March 31.

Vacation schedule for those studying in semesters and modules

Unlike the previous system, the vacation schedule for students in modules and semesters is almost the same. The training part is designed for 5 or 6 weeks, followed by a week of vacation. But it is important to remember that each school can make its own adjustments.

With this approach, the autumn holidays will be as much as two times.The first falls on the period from October 8 to October 14, and the second from November 19 to 25. The same goes for the winter season. Since during this period everyone’s favorite holidays are held, the schoolchildren look forward to the holidays with special impatience. The first starts on December 29, 2018 and ends on January 8, 2019. In turn, the second vacation will be held from February 18 to February 24, 2019.

Unlike the autumn and winter holidays, the spring will be only one: from April 8 to April 14. Nevertheless, this will help to relax and gain strength before all the upcoming tests and exams.

General recommendations of the Ministry of Education

Despite the recommended school vacation schedule presented, the Ministry of Education notes that each school institution can independently choose the educational system and the dates of the holidays. But nevertheless, it is mandatory to take into account some requirements.

First of all, vacations should begin only on Monday. Moreover, the start date itself cannot be shifted by more than two weeks. Not taking into account the summer holidays, the total number of days of rest should not be less than thirty days.

At the same time, holidays for students from different cities of the Russian Federation do not always coincide in duration and dates. This is explained quite simply, as the timing is adjusted by the Regional Departments. For example, due to worsening weather conditions or insufficient air temperature in classrooms. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the epidemic of influenza and other diseases, which requires the mandatory closure of the school for quarantine. Often, such breaks take only a few days. But if it drags on for a week, then management adjusts the dates of school holidays.

Of course, the above school vacation dates for the school year 2018-2019 are approximate. Each educational institution will make its own adjustments. To find out the exact calendar, we recommend that you go to the official website of the school where your child is studying. This is the most reliable source of information. In addition, the electronic diary should contain information about the holidays. And of course, class teachers from the beginning of the school year know everything about the upcoming weekend.