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Ticino school holidays 2027/28: official DECS calendar
The dates of the 2027/28 school year in Canton Ticino schools, from the calendar published by the DECS: first day, holidays, school-closed public holidays and last day.
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| Period | Dates (inclusive) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| First day of lessons | Monday, 30 August 2027 | |
| Autumn holidays | Saturday, 30 October 2027 – Sunday, 7 November 2027 | 9 days |
| Christmas holidays | Friday, 24 December 2027 – Sunday, 9 January 2028 | 17 days |
| Carnival holidays | Saturday, 26 February 2028 – Sunday, 5 March 2028 | 9 days |
| Easter holidays | Friday, 14 April 2028 – Sunday, 23 April 2028 | 10 days |
| Last day of lessons | Wednesday, 14 June 2028 | |
| Summer holidays | from Thursday, 15 June 2028 until Tuesday, 29 August 2028 |
Public holidays and days off during the year
Besides the holidays, the DECS calendar lists these days without lessons:
- Wednesday, 8 December 2027 — Immaculate Conception
- Friday, 7 January 2028 — day off (bridge)
- Monday, 1 May 2028 — Labour Day
- Thursday, 25 May 2028 — Ascension Day
- Friday, 26 May 2028 — day off (bridge)
- Monday, 5 June 2028 — Whit Monday
For cross-border families: Italian border schools follow the Lombardy regional calendar, with a different start and different holidays. Compare both before planning leave and childcare.
The dates apply to all schools in the canton; vocational schools and higher professional schools in healthcare may follow their own rules.
Official source: DECS, School calendar 2027/28 (PDF) · ti.ch/decs
Other school years
The DECS has published school calendars up to the 2029/30 school year. Official dates for later years do not exist yet: we do not estimate them.
Frequently asked questions
When does school start in Ticino in the 2027/28 school year?
Lessons of the 2027/28 school year start on Monday, 30 August 2027 in all Canton Ticino schools, according to the official DECS calendar.
When does school end in Ticino in 2028?
Lessons end on Wednesday, 14 June 2028; summer holidays start the following day.
When are the 2028 Carnival holidays in Ticino?
Carnival holidays run from Saturday, 26 February 2028 to Sunday, 5 March 2028 (9 days).