Throughout the school year, Students have the right to 12 weeks of recessone of the most anticipated moments for families, as it represents the best opportunity to relax, disconnect from the routine and spend quality time together without the pressures of work, school or daily activities. When do the holidays start? Know all the dates.
According to the school calendar established by the Secretariats of Education at the beginning of the year, the holidays for the 2024-2025 cycle are divided as follows, according to calendar:
– Three weeks from January 15 to February 4, 2024.
– Two weeks from June 24 to July 7, 2024.
– One week from October 7 to October 13, 2024.
– Six weeks from December 2, 2024 to January 12, 2025.
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When do end-of-year vacations begin in public schools?
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Below are the established dates that public institutions must follow for the end-of-year vacations, as stipulated by the Education Secretariats of each municipality:
– Bogota: December 1
– Bucaramanga: November 24
– Medellin: December 1
– Barranquilla: December 8
– Cali: December 8
– Boyacá: December 1
– Santa Marta: December 1
– Pereira: December 8
– Neiva: December 8
– Cucuta: November 24
– Arauca: December 1
– Quindío: November 24
– Nariño: December 1
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When are the end of year holidays in private schools?
According to what is established by law, private schools in Colombia have the autonomy to define their school times and breaks, as long as comply with 40 weeks and annual time intensityl which is determined from the beginning of the year.
In any case, most private institutions adhere to the same dates as public schools.
