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Sassy Mama’s Hong Kong International Schools Calendar 2026-27 is here! Download our free calendar featuring Hong Kong public holidays and key term dates for many of the city’s international schools.
Planning a family holiday, staycation or playdate is much easier when you know exactly when school’s out! Our downloadable Hong Kong international school calendar brings together the 2026-27 term dates and holidays for many of the city’s leading schools, helping you compare breaks and spot those all-important overlapping dates. Download the calendar below or scroll down to find your school — then start planning that ski trip, beach escape or Hong Kong adventure.
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Editor’s Note: Many schools initially publish provisional calendars, so term dates may change during the 2026-27 academic year. Always confirm dates directly with your school before booking travel.
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Specific Hong Kong International School Calendars
ESF School Calendar 2026–27
English Schools Foundation schools generally follow an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and spring. Individual school calendars may vary slightly.
First day of the 2026 school year — 11 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 26 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 12 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 15 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 11 April, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 25 June, 2027
More information on the ESF school calendar here.
American International School Hong Kong Calendar 2026–27
American International School follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and Easter.
First day of the 2026 school year — 13 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 18 December, 2026 to 4 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 5 April, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 16 June, 2027
More information on the American International School Hong Kong calendar here.
American School Hong Kong Calendar 2026–27
American School Hong Kong follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year, spring and a short May half term.
First day of the 2026 school year — 14 or 17 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 16 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 19 December, 2026 to 4 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 15 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 6 April, 2027
2027 May Half-Term Holiday — 13 to 16 May, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 17 June, 2027
More information on the American School Hong Kong calendar here.
Australian International School Hong Kong Calendar 2026-2027
Unlike most international schools in Hong Kong, Australian International School Hong Kong follows a January-to-December school year, divided into four terms.
First of the 2026 school year — 22 January, 2026
2026 Term 1 School Holidays — 3 to 21 April, 2026
2026 Term 2 School Holidays — 27 June to 26 July, 2026
2026 Term 3 School Holidays — 26 September to 11 October, 2026
Last day of the 2026 academic year — 17 December, 2026
First day of the 2027 school year — 25 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 10 February, 2027
2027 Term 1 School Holidays — 3 to 19 April, 2027
2027 Term 2 School Holidays — 26 June to 26 July, 2027
2027 Term 3 School Holidays — 25 September to 10 October, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year — 16 December, 2027
More information on the Australian International School Hong Kong calendar here.
Chinese International School Calendar 2026–27
Chinese International School follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and spring.
First day of the 2026 school year — 12 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 12 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 30 January to 15 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 5 April, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 18 June, 2027
More information on the Chinese International School calendar here.
French International School of Hong Kong Calendar 2026–27
French International School of Hong Kong follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and spring.
First day of the 2026 school year — 27 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 26 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 18 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 11 April, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 30 June, 2027
More information on the French International School of Hong Kong calendar here.
German Swiss International School Calendar 2026–27
German Swiss International School follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and spring.
First day of the 2026 school year — 18 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 26 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 12 December, 2026 to 4 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 6 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 11 April, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 24 June, 2027
More information on the German Swiss International School calendar here.
Harrow International School Hong Kong Calendar 2026–27
Harrow International School Hong Kong follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year, spring and a short May half term.
First day of the 2026 school year — 25 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 12 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 4 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 11 April, 2027
2027 May Half-Term Holiday — 29 May to 1 June, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 30 June, 2027
More information on the Harrow International School Hong Kong calendar here.
Hong Kong Academy Calendar 2026–27
Hong Kong Academy follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year, spring and a short May half term.
First day of the 2026 school year — 17 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 1 to 11 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 12 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 5 April, 2027
2027 May Half-Term Holiday — 13 to 16 May, 2027
Last day of the academic year for students — 23 June, 2027
More information on the Hong Kong Academy calendar here.
Hong Kong International School Calendar 2026–27
Hong Kong International School follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year, spring and a short May half term.
First day of the 2026 school year — 13 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 12 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 5 April, 2027
2027 May Half-Term Holiday — 13 to 16 May, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 16 June, 2027
More information on the Hong Kong International School calendar here.
International College Hong Kong Calendar 2026–27
International College Hong Kong follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year, spring and a short May half term.
First day of the 2026 school year — 12 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 12 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 11 April, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 24 June, 2027
More information on the ICHK calendar here.
IMS Calendar 2026–27
IMSl follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year, spring and a short May half term.
First day of the 2026 school year — 13 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 19 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 4 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 5 April, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 11 June, 2027
More information on the IMS School calendar here.
Kellett School Calendar 2026–27
Kellett School follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and Easter, plus a short May holiday.
First day of the 2026 school year — 20 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 19 December, 2026 to 10 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 15 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 20 March to 5 April, 2027
2027 May School Holidays — 13 to 16 May, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 30 June, 2027
More information on the Kellett School calendar here.
Lantau International School Calendar 2026–27
Lantau International School follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and Easter, plus an extended May holiday.
First day of the 2026 school year — 19 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 17 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 6 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 20 March to 5 April, 2027
2027 May School Holidays — 15 to 23 May, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 25 June, 2027
More information on the Lantau International School calendar here.
Malvern College Hong Kong Calendar 2026–27
Malvern College Hong Kong follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and Easter.
First day of the 2026 school year — 10 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 10 to 19 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 12 December, 2026 to 4 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 20 March to 5 April, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 18 June, 2027
More information on the Malvern College Hong Kong calendar here.
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong Calendar 2026–27
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and Easter.
First day of the 2026 school year — 17 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 12 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 15 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 20 March to 5 April, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 24 June, 2027
More information on the Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong calendar here.
Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong Calendar 2026–27
Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and Easter, plus a short May holiday.
First day of the 2026 school year — 24 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 12 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 15 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 12 April, 2027
2027 May School Holidays — 13 to 16 May, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 30 June, 2027
More information on the Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong calendar here.
Singapore International School Hong Kong Calendar 2026–27
Singapore International School (Hong Kong) follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and Easter.
First day of the 2026 school year — 18 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 18 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 3 to 16 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 25 March to 5 April, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 22 June, 2027
More information on the Singapore International School Hong Kong calendar here.
Stamford American School Hong Kong Calendar 2026–27
Stamford American School Hong Kong follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and Easter.
First day of the 2026 school year — 13 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 17 to 25 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 12 December, 2026 to 3 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 6 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 26 March to 5 April, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 18 June, 2027
More information on the Stamford American School Hong Kong calendar here.
The Harbour School Calendar 2026–27
The Harbour School follows an August-to-June academic year, with breaks for autumn, Christmas, Chinese New Year and Easter, plus a short May holiday.
First day of the 2026 school year — 17 August, 2026
2026 October School Holidays — 10 to 19 October, 2026
2026 Winter/Christmas School Holidays — 17 December, 2026 to 4 January, 2027
2027 CNY Holiday — 5 to 14 February, 2027
2027 Spring/Easter School Holidays — 25 March to 5 April, 2027
2027 May School Holidays — 13 to 16 May, 2027
Last day of the 2027 academic year for students — 18 June, 2027
More information on The Harbour School calendar here.
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Hong Kong International School Calendar At A Glance
| School | First Day | Half Term | Winter Break | CNY/Half Term | Spring Break | May Half Term | Last Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American International School | 13 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 18 Dec–4 Jan | 5–14 Feb | 26 Mar–5 Apr | — | 16 Jun |
| American School Hong Kong | 14/17 Aug | 16–25 Oct | 19 Dec–4 Jan | 5–15 Feb | 26 Mar–6 Apr | 13–16 May | 17 Jun |
| Australian International School Hong Kong | 27 Jul | 26 Sept–11 Oct | 18 Dec–24 Jan | 5–10 Feb | 3–19 Apr | — | 25 Jun |
| Chinese International School | 12 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 12 Dec–3 Jan | 30 Jan–15 Feb | 26 Mar–5 Apr | — | 18 Jun |
| ESF Schools | 11 Aug | 17–26 Oct | 12 Dec–3 Jan | 5–15 Feb | 26 Mar–11 Apr | — | 25 Jun |
| French International School of Hong Kong | 27 Aug | 17–26 Oct | 18 Dec–3 Jan | 5–14 Feb | 26 Mar–11 Apr | — | 30 Jun |
| German Swiss International School | 18 Aug | 17–26 Oct | 12 Dec–4 Jan | 6–14 Feb | 26 Mar–11 Apr | — | 24 Jun |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | 25 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 12 Dec–3 Jan | 4–14 Feb | 26 Mar–11 Apr | 29 May–1 Jun | 30 Jun |
| Hong Kong Academy | 17 Aug | 1–11 Oct | 12 Dec–3 Jan | 5–14 Feb | 26 Mar–5 Apr | 13–16 May | 23 Jun |
| Hong Kong International School | 13 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 12 Dec–3 Jan | 5–14 Feb | 26 Mar–5 Apr | 13–16 May | 16 Jun |
| International College Hong Kong | 12 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 12 Dec–3 Jan | 5–14 Feb | 26 Mar–11 Apr | — | 17 Jun |
| IMS | 13 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 17 Dec–3 Jan | 4–14 Feb | 26 Mar–5 Apr | — | 11 Jun |
| Kellett School | 20 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 19 Dec–10 Jan | 5–15 Feb | 20 Mar–5 Apr | 13–16 May | 30 Jun |
| Lantau International School | 19 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 17 Dec–3 Jan | 6–14 Feb | 20 Mar–5 Apr | 15–23 May | 25 Jun |
| Malvern College Hong Kong | 10 Aug | 10–19 Oct | 12 Dec–4 Jan | 5–14 Feb | 20 Mar–5 Apr | — | 18 Jun |
| Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong | 17 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 12 Dec–3 Jan | 5–15 Feb | 20 Mar–5 Apr | — | 24 Jun |
| Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong | 24 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 12 Dec–3 Jan | 5–15 Feb | 26 Mar–12 Apr | 13–16 May | 30 Jun |
| Singapore International School Hong Kong | 18 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 18 Dec–3 Jan | 3–16 Feb | 25 Mar–5 Apr | — | 22 Jun |
| Stamford American School | 13 Aug | 17–25 Oct | 12 Dec–3 Jan | 6–14 Feb | 26 Mar–5 Apr | — | 18 Jun |
| The Harbour School | 17 Aug | 10–19 Oct | 17 Dec–4 Jan | 5–14 Feb | 25 Mar–5 Apr | 13–16 May | 18 Jun |
| Victoria Shanghai Academy | 20 Aug | 24 Oct–1 Nov | 19 Dec–3 Jan | 30 Jan–14 Feb | 26 Mar–5 Apr | — | 25 Jun |
Editor’s note: School calendars may change, so always confirm dates directly with your school before booking travel.
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Editor’s Note: “Hong Kong International School Calendar 2026-27” was most recently updated in July 2026.
