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Ticino school holidays 2029/30: official DECS calendar
The dates of the 2029/30 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, 3 September 2029 | |
| Autumn holidays | Saturday, 27 October 2029 – Sunday, 4 November 2029 | 9 days |
| Christmas holidays | Saturday, 22 December 2029 – Sunday, 6 January 2030 | 16 days |
| Carnival holidays | Saturday, 2 March 2030 – Sunday, 10 March 2030 | 9 days |
| Easter holidays | Friday, 19 April 2030 – Sunday, 28 April 2030 | 10 days |
| Last day of lessons | Wednesday, 19 June 2030 | |
| Summer holidays | from Thursday, 20 June 2030; the return date depends on the 2030/31 calendar, which the DECS has not published yet |
Public holidays and days off during the year
Besides the holidays, the DECS calendar lists these days without lessons:
- Tuesday, 19 March 2030 — St Joseph's Day
- Wednesday, 1 May 2030 — Labour Day
- Thursday, 30 May 2030 — Ascension Day
- Friday, 31 May 2030 — day off (bridge)
- Monday, 10 June 2030 — 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 2029/30 (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 2029/30 school year?
Lessons of the 2029/30 school year start on Monday, 3 September 2029 in all Canton Ticino schools, according to the official DECS calendar.
When does school end in Ticino in 2030?
Lessons end on Wednesday, 19 June 2030; summer holidays start the following day.
When are the 2030 Carnival holidays in Ticino?
Carnival holidays run from Saturday, 2 March 2030 to Sunday, 10 March 2030 (9 days).