Back to School: Academic Calendar for the 2022-2023 School Year in 63 Provinces

The Ministry of Education and Training has released the academic calendar for the 2022-2023 school year, outlining the official back-to-school and commencement dates for all 63 provinces and cities. This comprehensive schedule is designed to keep students, parents, and educators informed and prepared for the upcoming academic year.

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Summer break is coming to an end, and with the COVID-19 situation improving, students will soon be returning to school. Let’s take a look at the academic calendar and back-to-school dates for the 2022-2023 school year!

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1. Academic Calendar for 2022-2023

The Ministry of Education and Training has not yet announced the official academic calendar for 2022-2023. Typically, the new academic calendar is released in late July or early August.

However, parents and students can refer to last year’s opening dates to get an idea for this year. Usually, there is a difference of no more than 15 days between the previous year’s schedule and the current year’s.

Normally, the new academic year starts between September 1st and September 5th.

Academic Calendar for 2022-2023

Here is the academic calendar for 2021-2022 from the Ministry of Education and Training for reference:

  • Earliest date for students to return to school: September 1st, 2021 (for 1st grade, the earliest date was August 23rd, 2021).
  • First day of school: September 5th, 2021.
  • First semester ends before January 16th, 2022; second semester ends before May 25th, 2022, and the school year ends before May 31st, 2022.
  • Recognition of primary education completion and secondary education graduation before June 30th, 2022.
  • Enrollment for the next school year must be completed before July 31st, 2022.

Academic Calendar for 2021-2022

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2. Back-to-School Dates for 2022-2023

Back-to-school dates for public schools in 63 provinces and cities

Below are the expected back-to-school dates for public schools in 63 provinces and cities across the country. The official back-to-school and opening dates will be announced in early August 2022.

No. Province/City Back-to-School Dates Opening Dates
1 An Giang August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
2 Bac Giang August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
3 Bac Kan August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
4 Bac Lieu August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
5 Bac Ninh August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
6 Binh Phuoc August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
7 Cao Bang August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
8 Dong Thap August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
9 Gia Lai August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
10 Ha Giang August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
11 Ha Nam August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
12 Ha Tinh August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
13 Hai Phong August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
14 Hoa Binh August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
15 Hung Yen August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
16 Lam Dong August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
17 Lao Cai August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
18 Ninh Binh August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
19 Ninh Thuan August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
20 Phu Yen
21 Quang Binh August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
22 Quang Nam August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
23 Quang Ninh August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
24 Son La August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
25 Thanh Hoa August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
23 Ho Chi Minh City
27 Tra Vinh August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
28 Tuyen Quang August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
29 Hai Duong August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
30 Kon Tum August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
31 Phu Tho August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
32 Dien Bien August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
33 Tien Giang August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
34 Hoa Binh August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
35 Quang Ngai August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
36 Da Nang August 22nd – September 1st September 5th
37 Ba Ria – Vung Tau
39 Can Tho
40 Binh Dinh August 22nd – September 1st September 5th

Back-to-School Dates for Public Schools in 63 Provinces and Cities

3. Back-to-School Dates for Private Schools for 2022-2023

The back-to-school dates for private schools follow the regulations set by Circular No. 13/2011/TT-BGDĐT. According to this, the additional time for learning activities should not exceed four weeks per year compared to public schools of the same level. Therefore, private schools may start the school year on August 1st.

Back-to-School Dates for Private Schools for 2022-2023

The above are the expected back-to-school and opening dates for the 2022-2023 school year for 63 provinces and private schools. We will continuously update the information until the official announcement from the Ministry of Education and Training. Stay tuned for the latest updates!

Frequently asked questions

The academic calendar for the 2022-2023 school year in Vietnam varies across provinces, but generally, the school year starts in late July or early August 2022 and ends in May 2023, with a few provinces starting as early as June 2022.

Schools in Ho Chi Minh City start the new school year on August 15, 2022, and end it on May 27, 2023.

Students in Hanoi enjoy a long summer break of about 3 months, from the end of the previous school year in early June to the start of the new school year in the first week of September.

Yes, a few provinces start their school year earlier than most. For example, the school year in Quang Ninh province starts on June 1, 2022, and ends on April 30, 2023.

The duration of the school year varies, but generally, it spans about 9 to 10 months, with some provinces having slightly shorter or longer academic terms.
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