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Vacation schedule for Russian schools for the 2024/2025 academic year

Russian schools can set their own holiday dates, which leads to differences even in the same city. However, most institutions follow the recommendations of the Ministry of Education. For up-to-date information about holidays, you should refer to the official websites of educational institutions.

Holiday schedule by quarters

The academic year is divided into four quarters:

– I quarter: from September to the end of October
– II quarter: from November to New Year
– III quarter: from January to the end of March
– IV quarter: from April to the end of May

Recommended vacation dates:

– Autumn: October 28 – November 4, 2024
– Winter: December 30, 2024 – January 12, 2025
– Spring: March 24 – 31, 2025
– Summer: from May 24, 2025 (or May 23 for a five-day week). First class…