SEMESTER 1

01.09.2026 - 24.12.2026

01 Sept 2026 (Tues)

First Day of School – Parents invited, please see the schedule for times

Chisinau City Day - School Closed

24 Oct - 01 Nov 2026

Autumn Break 

02 Nov 2026

Back to School

25 Dec - 10 Jan 2027

Winter Break

SEMESTER 2 

11.01.2027 - 31.05.2027

11 Jan 2027

Back to School

Spring Break 

09 Mar 2027

Back to School 

Easter Break

Back to School

31 May 2027

Last Day of School 

SEMESTER 1

Start 01.09.2026    End 24.12.2026

DATE

EVENT

01 Sept 2026  (Tues)

03 Sept 2026

07 Sept 2026

07 Sept 2026

08 Sept 2026

11 Sept 2026 

16 Sept 2026

25 Sept 2026

28 Sept 2026 

First Day of School - Parents invited, please see the schedule for times

Parents' Orientation - Primary and Secondary Parents welcomed

Back-to-School Backpack Drive - Charity drive for less privileged children

Club Fair - Learn about After-school clubs on offer - Parents invited 

Club Registration Opens - online

A Level Induction / A Level Mindset Day - Parents and students invited

Clubs Start  - This is the first day of clubs for Semester 1

IGCSE Graduation and AS Parent Orientation - Parents invited

Dog Shelter Support Drive - Charity food donations for the animal shelter

05 Oct 2026 

01-23 Oct 2026 (TBC) 

25.09 -20.10.2026   

13 Oct 2026

14 Oct 2026

19-22 Oct 2026

20-23 Oct 2026 (TBC) 

24 Oct - 01 Nov 2026

UN World Teachers’ Day - Celebrate with a “thank you” note to your teachers

Poetry Competition (COBIS) - international student writing contest 

eTwinning Weeks Campaign - teacher collaboration and project sharing event

Short School Day - School finishes early - time tbc

Chisinau City Day - School Closed

STEAM Week - hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math projects; Conker Competition.

Parent-Teacher Conferences / Short Day / No Clubs - Discuss your child’s progress in person or online

Autumn Break 

02 Nov 2026

05 Nov 2026 (TBC)

10 Nov 2026 (TBC)

26 Nov 2026

22-26 Nov 2026

Back to School

Art Competition (COBIS) - an international contest celebrating student expression and creativity

Spelling Bee - student spelling skill contest 

Best in English International Language Competition - English language skill competition 

Thanksgiving Food Drive - support local families with non-perishable food donations

30 Nov - 3 Dec 2026

04 - 05 Dec 2026

03-05 Dec 2026

07-11 Dec 2026

10 Dec 2026

10 Dec 2026

11 Dec 2026

16 Dec 2026 (TBC)

17 Dec 2026 (TBC)

18 Dec 2026 (TBC)

14-18 Dec 2026

24 Dec 2026

25 Dec - 10 Jan 2027

28 Dec-01 Jan

Club Showcase Week - Parents invited to visit clubs and see the learning

University Fair - learn about universities' admissions and life around Europe

COBIS MUN - Team travel to Lisbon

University Fair / Knowledge Marathon - University application preparation for Lyceum and IGCSE2

Christmas Jumper Day - students and staff wear holiday-themed sweaters/jumpers

Last Day of Clubs - there will be no more clubs after school until semester 2 - buses will leave early

Charity Bake Sale and Traditional Songs Festival - parents invited to participate 

Winter Ball (Lower Secondary)

Winter Concert Celebration (Primary)

Winter Ball (Upper Secondary)

Charity Drive Week - support local families with donations

Last Day of Semester 1 - Short School Day 

Winter Break 

Semester 1 reports sent

SEMESTER 2 

11.01.2027 - 31.05.2027

11 Jan 2027

11 - 15 Jan 2027

15 Jan 2027

18 Jan 2027

18-22 Jan 2027

27 Jan 2027

29 Jan 2027 (TBC)

29 Jan 2027

Back to School

Romanian Language Week - celebrate language, identity, and cultural heritage 

National Culture Day - honor Moldovan heritage through art and poetry. 

Clubs Start - This is the first day of clubs for Semester 2

Dog Shelter Support Drive - Charity food donations for the animal shelter

Holocaust Remembrance Day 

Drama Competition (COBIS) - an international contest of students of creative expression in performance

Lyceum Open Day - Introduction to the AS and A Level programme for  IGCSE 2 students

09 Feb 2027

15-19 Feb 2027

22-26  Feb 2027

24-26  Feb 2027

26 Feb 2027

Safer Internet Day - promoting safe, kind, and responsible internet use

A Level Student Mindset Week - supporting students preparing for exams

Mărțișor Sale for Charity 

Parent-Teacher Conferences / Short School Day / No Clubs - Discuss your child’s progress in person or online

Heritage Spring Festival - A celebration of the changing season

27 Feb - 08 Mar 2027

09 Mar 2027

09-12 Mar 2027

12 Mar 2027

26-27 Mar 2027 (TBС)

29.03-02.04.2027

Spring Break 

Back to School 

Dog Shelter Support Drive - Charity food donations for the animal shelter

Heritage Got Talent - Student performance contest  

World Scholars’ Cup - international academic competition  of debating, writing, and teamwork

Festival of Tales - celebration of stories, folklore, and imagination

5-9 Apr 2027

21-28 Apr 2027

19-22 Apr 2027

22 Apr 2027

23 Apr 2027

Science Week (Science Fair April 9) - celebrating curiosity, creativity, and scientific discovery. 

Easter Food Drive - support local families with non-perishable food donations

Club Showcase Week - Parents invited to visit clubs

Earth Day - nature, preservation, and climate action

World Book Day / Shakespeare Day - celebration of literature 

01-10 May 2027

11 May 2027

14 May 2027

16 May 2027 (TBC)

10-14 May 2027

12-28 May 2027 (TBC)

20-27 May 2027 TBC

14 May 2027

20 May 2027
 

20-27 May 2027 (TBC) 

27 May 2027

28 May 2027

31 May 2027

Easter Break

Back to School

Spelling Bee International Competition - student spelling skill contest 

eTwinning Day 2027 - celebration of collaboration, cultural exchange, and European citizenship through education.

Heritage Sports Week/Heritage Chess Championship 

National Assessment for Primary Students

Primary / Secondary / Lyceum graduation ceremonies - Parents are invited, more details will be provided 

Heritage Sports Day - a celebration of fitness and healthy lifestyles

Last Day of Clubs - there will be no more clubs after school  - buses will leave early
 

Primary / Secondary / Lyceum graduation ceremonies - Parents are invited, more details will be provided in advance

Founders’ Day - celebration of the founding of Heritage International School 

Heritage International Day - a celebration of our school’s cultures and diversity

Last Day of School 

14 June 2027

Summer Camp Starts