Q1: Are all private schools required to open on June 8, 2026?
A1: No. Private schools are governed by Republic Act 11480, which permits institutions to open their academic year any time between the first Monday of June and the final day of August. Private schools must notify their respective DepEd regional offices regarding their approved institutional schedules.
Q2: What happens if heavy typhoons cancel multiple school days from July to September?
A2: DepEd mandates the immediate deployment of Alternative Delivery Modes (modular packets or asynchronous tasks) during severe weather suspensions to prevent learning loss. If suspensions exceed five consecutive instructional days, division offices schedule asynchronous make-up activities rather than extending the school year into April.
Q3: When does the summer vacation for public school teachers begin?
A3: Official teacher vacation begins immediately following the conclusion of administrative clearances and year-end reports, running from early April 2027 through late May 2027, before the start of the subsequent Brigada Eskwela cycle.
