DepEd School Calendar: How to Find the Official Schedule Every School Year
The official DepEd school calendar is released every year through a DepEd Order published on deped.gov.ph. It sets the class opening date, end of school year, quarter schedules, and national holidays. Always verify dates from the official DepEd Order, not from screenshots shared on social media.
Where the official calendar is published
Each school year, the Department of Education issues a DepEd Order titled “School Calendar and Activities” for that SY. It is posted in the Issuances section of deped.gov.ph and cascaded through regional and division memoranda. Your school head receives the official copy, but you can download it yourself so you are never dependent on second-hand information.
Key dates to mark immediately
- Class opening and end of SY — anchors your budget of work and pacing.
- Quarter start and end dates — these drive your assessment schedule and the deadlines for computing quarterly grades.
- INSET and semestral breaks — protected days for training and rest.
- National and local holidays — adjust your weekly lesson plans around them early instead of cramming later.
Why fake calendars spread every year
Edited images of “leaked” calendars circulate on Facebook months before the real order is signed. A quick authenticity check: real DepEd Orders carry an order number, a signature page, and appear on the official website. If it is not on deped.gov.ph, treat it as unverified. Our guide to reading DepEd issuances shows you how to verify any memo in under two minutes.
Build your own teacher calendar workflow
Once the order is out, transfer the dates into one planner you actually open daily — paper, Google Calendar, or a class management app. Teachers who track quarter deadlines alongside their class records rarely get surprised by grade submission crunch weeks.
Frequently asked questions
When is the DepEd school calendar released?
DepEd usually signs the school calendar order a few months before class opening. The exact timing varies per year, so check the Issuances page of deped.gov.ph or your division memo.
Is the school calendar the same for private schools?
Private schools may adjust their calendar but must stay within the framework set by DepEd, including the required number of school days.
Can class dates change after the order is released?
Yes. DepEd can issue amendments for calamities, elections, or national events, so always check for the latest amendment order.