ECCD Council Advisory: Guidelines for the Opening of Classes and Calendar of Activities for SY 2026-2027

ECCD Council Advisory: Guidelines for the Opening of Classes and Calendar of Activities for SY 2026-2027


The ECCD Council has released Advisory No. 2, Series of 2026, outlining the school calendar and enrollment guidelines for Early Learning Programs.
Key Dates:
​Start of Classes: June 15, 2026
​End of Classes: March 19, 2027
​Bayanihang Bulilit: May 25-29, 2026

​Ensure your local Child Development Centers are prepared for a high-quality learning year! Read the full details and calendar of activities below. 

Republic of the Philippines

Early Childhood Care and Development Council


ECCD COUNCIL ADVISORY NO. 2 SERIES OF 2026

FOR: Provincial Governors
City/Municipal Mayors
ATTENTION: Local Social Welfare and Development Officers
ECCD Focal Officers
DATE: May 5, 2026
SUBJECT: Guidelines for the Opening of Classes and Calendar of Activities for School Year 2026-2027

The Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council recommends Local Government Units (LGUs) to adapt the following guidelines to ensure the implementation of quality Early Learning Programs:

  1. Child Development Teachers/Workers and other ECCD service providers conduct the Community Mapping to support the LGU in planning the implementation of various ECCD programs and services prior to the enrolment.
  2. Enrollment shall be as follows:
    • Children aged 0 to 2-years-old: Infant-Toddler Early Development (ITED) Program
    • 3-year-old children: Pre-Kindergarten 1 Program
    • 4-year-old children: Pre-Kindergarten 2 Program
  3. Child Development Centers are scheduled to start the School Year 2026-2027 on June 15, 2026 and end on March 19, 2027.
  4. Centers must conduct a Parent Orientation covering Program Goals, Calendar, Health Protocols, and Alternative Modes of Implementation.
  5. LGUs are encouraged to conduct the Bayanihang Bulilit activity to refurbish facilities before classes start.
  6. Health and safety protocols must be consistently observed. LGUs may choose alternative learning delivery based on local health circumstances.

(SGD.)
TERESITA G. INCIONG, Ed.D., DPM
Vice-Chairperson and Executive Director



Calendar of Activities for SY 2026-2027

MONTH DATE ACTIVITY NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS
MAY 2026 May 11-15 Parent Orientation
May 25-29 Bayanihang Bulilit
JUNE 2026 June 15 Start of Classes June 12: Independence Day
JULY 2026 July 20-24
July 27-31
1st Assessment Week & PTCs National Nutrition Month
AUGUST 2026 Buwan ng Wika / Ninoy Aquino Day
DECEMBER 2026 Dec 16 Last Day (Year-End Break) Dec 25: Christmas Day
JANUARY 2027 Jan 6 Resumption of Classes Jan 1: New Year's Day
MARCH 2027 March 19 End of Classes Holy Week Observances

* National and local holidays shall be observed.
** Regular classes are observed during Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs).

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