Q: When are the ITE school holidays in 2026 and 2027? A: It depends on the course calendar. In AY2026/2027, January-intake Nitec and three-year Higher Nitec calendars have vacations from 21 March to 5 April, 13 June to 12 July, 19 September to 4 October, and 12 December 2026 to 10 January 2027; the two April-intake calendars end with a vacation from 20 March to 4 April 2027. ITE has also published AY2027/2028: vacations from 20 March to 4 April 2027 (January intakes), 12 June to 11 July 2027, 18 September to 3 October 2027, and 11 December 2027 to 2 January 2028.
TL;DR ITE publishes four AY2026/2027 calendars and six AY2027/2028 calendars, not one universal January-versus-April table. The vacation dates align within each intake, but study and exam weeks differ by course group. Find the course group first, then use the official ITE page for any late change.
Last reviewed: 21 October 2026. ITE's page shows "Last updated on 10 September 2026" and now includes the AY2027/2028 calendars; the AY2026/2027 dates below are unchanged.
Choose the correct ITE calendar
The official page separates full-time courses into four groups:
Group
Intake
Official course scope
1
January
Nitec courses
2
April
ITE Diplomas and selected Year 2 students in named two-year Higher Nitec courses
Two-year Higher Nitec courses corresponding to the three-year courses, plus Higher Nitec in Early Childhood Education
Group 2 applies only to Year 2 of the selected courses named on ITE's page. Group 4 excludes those selected Year 2 courses. If the course title or year of study is unclear, confirm the group with ITE rather than choosing only by intake month.
Vacation dates
January-intake calendars: Groups 1 and 3
Vacation
Date range
Official duration
1
Saturday 21 March to Sunday 5 April 2026
2 weeks
2
Saturday 13 June to Sunday 12 July 2026
4 weeks
3
Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October 2026
2 weeks
4
Saturday 12 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027
4 weeks
April-intake calendars: Groups 2 and 4
Vacation
Date range
Official duration
1
Saturday 13 June to Sunday 12 July 2026
4 weeks
2
Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October 2026
2 weeks
3
Saturday 12 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027
4 weeks
4
Saturday 20 March to Sunday 4 April 2027
2 weeks
The earlier version of this guide showed only the 2026 portion of the April-intake calendar. AY2026/2027 continues into 2027, so the March and April 2027 vacation belongs in the full academic-year view.
Study and exam weeks by course group
Vacation dates alone are not enough for assessment planning. ITE publishes different study and exam patterns for the four groups.
Group 1: Nitec, January intake
Period
ITE label
1 to 12 June 2026
Study/Exam, 2 weeks
30 November to 11 December 2026
Study/Exam, 2 weeks
ITE shows a dash instead of a separate Study/Exam period before the March and September vacations for this group.
Group 2: ITE Diplomas and selected two-year Higher Nitec, April intake
Period
ITE label
7 to 18 September 2026
Study/Exam, 2 weeks
8 to 19 March 2027
Study/Exam, 2 weeks
ITE shows a dash before the June and December vacations for this group.
Group 3: three-year Higher Nitec, January intake
Period
ITE label
16 to 20 March 2026
Study/Exam, 1 week
8 to 12 June 2026
Study/Exam, 1 week
14 to 18 September 2026
Study/Exam, 1 week
7 to 11 December 2026
Study/Exam, 1 week
ITE notes that the 16 to 20 March 2026 week becomes a training week if no exams are conducted.
Group 4: corresponding two-year Higher Nitec and Early Childhood Education, April intake
Period
ITE label
8 to 12 June 2026
Study/Exam, 1 week
14 to 18 September 2026
Study/Exam, 1 week
7 to 11 December 2026
Study/Exam, 1 week
15 to 19 March 2027
Study/Exam, 1 week
ITE notes that the June week becomes a training week if no exams are conducted. Students should use their course communication for the actual assessment schedule.
Training dates at a glance
Group
Training blocks
1: Nitec
12 Jan to 20 Mar; 6 Apr to 29 May; 13 Jul to 18 Sep; 5 Oct to 27 Nov 2026
2: Diploma and selected Higher Nitec
6 Apr to 12 Jun; 13 Jul to 4 Sep; 5 Oct to 11 Dec 2026; 11 Jan to 5 Mar 2027
3: three-year Higher Nitec
12 Jan to 13 Mar; 6 Apr to 5 Jun; 13 Jul to 11 Sep; 5 Oct to 4 Dec 2026
4: corresponding two-year Higher Nitec and Early Childhood Education
6 Apr to 5 Jun; 13 Jul to 11 Sep; 5 Oct to 4 Dec 2026; 11 Jan to 12 Mar 2027
These are ITE's academic blocks. A course can still issue more specific class, attachment, project, or assessment instructions within them.
AY2027/2028 calendar
ITE has published six calendars for AY2027/2028. Unlike AY2026/2027, the page lists no separate Nitec calendar for AY2027/2028; its headings cover Higher Nitec courses and ITE Diplomas:
Calendar
Intake
Official course scope
A
January
Three-year Higher Nitec courses, except the courses in rows C and E
B
April
ITE Diplomas and two-year Higher Nitec courses, except the courses in rows D and F
C
January
Three-year Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services, Opticianry, Applied Food Science, Biochemical Technology and Chemical Process Technology
D
April
Two-year Higher Nitec in the same five courses as row C
E
January
Three-year Higher Nitec in Nursing
F
April
Two-year Higher Nitec in Nursing
AY2027/2028 vacations
Vacation
Date range
Official duration
Applies to
March
Saturday 20 March to Sunday 4 April 2027
2 weeks
January-intake calendars A, C and E
June
Saturday 12 June to Sunday 11 July 2027
4 weeks
All six
September
Saturday 18 September to Sunday 3 October 2027
2 weeks
All six
December
Saturday 11 December 2027 to Sunday 2 January 2028
3 weeks
All six
March 2028
Saturday 11 March to Sunday 2 April 2028
3 weeks
April-intake calendars B, D and F
January-intake training starts on Monday 11 January 2027 and April-intake training on Monday 5 April 2027. The December 2027 vacation is three weeks, one week shorter than December 2026.
AY2027/2028 study and exam weeks
Calendar
Study/Exam periods
A
31 May to 11 June 2027; 29 November to 10 December 2027 (2 weeks each)
B
6 to 17 September 2027; 28 February to 10 March 2028 (2 weeks each)
C
15 to 19 March, 7 to 11 June, 13 to 17 September and 6 to 10 December 2027 (1 week each)
D
7 to 11 June, 13 to 17 September and 6 to 10 December 2027; 6 to 10 March 2028 (1 week each)
E
15 to 19 March 2027 (1 week); 31 May to 11 June and 29 November to 10 December 2027 (2 weeks each)
F
31 May to 11 June 2027; 6 to 17 September 2027; 28 February to 10 March 2028 (2 weeks each)
ITE notes that selected examinations for some courses start one week earlier than the scheduled exam week, from Thursday onwards, and that the 15 to 19 March 2027 week on calendar C and the 7 to 11 June 2027 week on calendar D become training weeks if no exams are conducted.
ITE Teachers' Day
ITE lists Friday 4 September 2026 as its college holiday for ITE Teachers' Day, and Friday 3 September 2027 for 2027.
The academic-calendar page does not reproduce Singapore's full public-holiday list. Check the relevant official public-holiday source separately when planning travel or work.
Planning checklist
Identify the exact course and year of study.
Match it to one of ITE's four calendar headings.
Record both vacation and Study/Exam periods.
Check course messages for the actual exam, attachment, or project schedule.
No single table covers every course. ITE publishes four calendars for AY2026/2027 and six for AY2027/2028, split by course group and January or April intake.
Has ITE published the 2027 school holidays?
Yes. The AY2027/2028 calendars give vacations from 20 March to 4 April 2027 (January intakes), 12 June to 11 July 2027, 18 September to 3 October 2027, and 11 December 2027 to 2 January 2028. The April-intake AY2026/2027 calendars also have a vacation from 20 March to 4 April 2027.
Do all January-intake students share the same vacations?
The Nitec and three-year Higher Nitec calendars publish the same four vacation date ranges, but their Study/Exam and training blocks differ.
Do all April-intake students share the same vacations?
The two April-intake calendars publish the same four vacation date ranges, but their Study/Exam and training blocks differ. Course scope also determines whether Group 2 or Group 4 applies.
When is the first April-intake vacation?
It runs from Saturday 13 June to Sunday 12 July 2026.
Is 20 March to 4 April 2027 part of this calendar?
Yes. It is the fourth vacation in the April-intake AY2026/2027 calendars.
Does a Study/Exam week always contain an exam?
Not necessarily. ITE marks some one-week periods as training weeks if no exams are conducted, and says selected exams for some courses start a week early. Use the course's actual assessment notice.
Does ITE use the MOE primary and secondary school calendar?
ITE publishes its own full-time academic calendar. Do not substitute MOE school-term dates for the ITE course table.
