Secondary Schools Academic Calendar, 2025

The Ministry of Education has released the official term dates for secondary schools in 2025. These dates are designed to guide schools in planning their academic programs and activities efficiently. Below is the structured calendar for the academic year.

Term I

Term I will commence on 6th January 2025 and run for 13 weeks, concluding on 4th April 2025. Students will have a half-term break from 26th February 2025 to 2nd March 2025, lasting 5 days. This term will conclude with a 3-week April holiday beginning on 7th April 2025 and ending on 25th April 2025.

Term II

The second term is set to open on 28th April 2025 and will span 14 weeks, closing on 1st August 2025. There will be a half-term break from 25th June 2025 to 29th June 2025. After this term, students will enjoy a 3-week August holiday, running from 4th August 2025 to 22nd August 2025.

Term III

Term III, the shortest of the academic year, will begin on 25th August 2025 and last for 9 weeks, closing on 24th October 2025. Non-academic activities and visits to schools remain banned during this term, as per government directives.

KCSE (Form Fours Only)

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams will take place between 3rd November 2025 and 21st November 2025, spanning 3 weeks.

December Holiday

After completing the academic year, all students will embark on a 10-week December holiday, starting on 27th October 2025 and ending on 2nd January 2026.

This structured calendar ensures adequate time for academic activities, exams, and breaks, fostering a conducive learning environment.

Secondary Schools Term Dates, 2025

Note:

1. Visits and non-academic activities remain banned during the third term in secondary schools, as per earlier directives.
2. Institutions must align their academic activities with these schedules for uniformity.