Official 2025 School Term Dates in Kenya: Primary, JSS, and Secondary.
Are you looking for the official 2025 education term dates in Kenya? Good news! The Ministry of Education has released the official school calendar for the 2025 academic year, outlining the term dates for primary, Junior Secondary School (JSS), and secondary levels. Now parents, students, and educators can confidently plan for the upcoming year. Let's take a look at these officially confirmed dates.
Confirmed 2025 School Calendar Overview
The Ministry of Education has confirmed the 2025 school year will consist of three terms, each with a half-term break. Below are the confirmed official dates:
JSS Term Dates
| Term | Opening Date | Closing Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term one | January 6, 2025 | April 4, 2025 | 13 Weeks |
| Half Term | February 26, 2025 | March 2, 2025 | 5 Days |
| April Holiday | April 7, 2025 | April 25, 2025 | 3 Weeks |
| Term two | April 28, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | 14 Weeks |
| Half Term | June 25, 2025 | June 29, 2025 | 5 Days |
| August Holiday | August 4, 2025 | August 22, 2025 | 3 Weeks |
| Term three | August 25, 2025 | October 24, 2025 | 9 Weeks |
| KPSEA | October 27, 2025 | October 30, 2025 | 4 Days |
| KILEA | October 27, 2025 | October 31, 2025 | 5 Days |
| KJSEA & KPLEA | October 27, 2025 | November 6, 2025 | 9 Days |
| December Holiday | October 27, 2025 | January 2, 2026 | 10 Weeks |
JSS 2025 CALENDAR
- KPSEA: Kenya Primary Education Assessment.
- KILEA: Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment.
- KJSEA: Kenya Junior School Education Assessment.
- KPLEA: Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment.
SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYATERM DATES, 2025
| OPENING | CLOSING | DURATION | |
| Term One | 6th January, 2025 | 4th April, 2025 | 13 Weeks |
| Half term | 26th February, 2025 | 2nd March, 2025 | 5 Days |
| April Holidays | 7th April, 2025 | 25th April, 2025 | 3 Weeks |
| Term two | 28th April, 2025 | 1st August, 2025 | 14 Weeks |
| Half term | 25th June, 2025 | 29th June, 2025 | 5 Days |
| August Holiday | 4th August, 2025 | 22nd August, 2025 | 3 Weeks |
| Term three | 25th August, 2025 | 24th October, 2025 | 9 Weeks |
| KCSE | 3rd November, 2025 | 21st November, 2025 | 3 Weeks |
| December Holiday | 27th October, 2025 | 2nd January, 2026 | 10 Weeks |
Key Considerations and Important Note
- Official Dates: It is crucial to emphasize that the dates above are the official 2025 education term dates in Kenya as released by the Ministry of Education.
- Official Announcement: The Ministry of Education has officially confirmed the 2025 education term dates in Kenya. You can find all the information on their site.
- Long Holiday: As is standard, there will be a long holiday between the end of Term 3 and the start of the 2026 academic year.
- Exam Dates: Remember that the information provided on this page is for the overall term dates. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will likely publish specific dates for the national examinations (KCPE, KCSE, etc.), and these dates may affect when schools close. Please refer to KNEC's site, also (knec.ac.ke) to see when these dates are released.
Where to Find Official Information
To get the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to these official sources:
- Ministry of Education Website: http://www.education.go.ke
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Website: http://www.knec.ac.ke
Official 2025 School Term Dates in Kenya: Primary, JSS, and Secondary.