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The organisation of school time in Europe. Primary and general secondary education - 2023/2024

Comparative Reports

The organisation of school time in Europe. Primary and general secondary education - 2023/2024

28 September 2023

This report provides information on the start of the school year and its length, as well as the timing and length of school holidays. It covers both primary and general secondary education.

The information is available for the 37 countries participating in the EU's Erasmus+ programme (27 Member States, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Türkiye).

This year for the first time, Eurydice is releasing the calendar in open data-format, providing all dates for school calendars at national level and, if applicable, by region or zone.

Latest Comparative Reports

Eurydice and Youth Wiki publications - 2025

21 January 2026

In 2025, Eurydice and Youth Wiki published a number of reports on various educational topics. An overview of our 2025 publications is now available. With just one click, you can easily get access to all our reports!

National strategies to tackle absenteeism and early leaving from education and training - 2024/2025

03 December 2025

This paper examines policies and measures implemented across 37 European education systems to address absenteeism and reduce early leaving from education and training (ELET), based on the Eurydice System-level indicators on ELET 2024/2025. It outlines key strategies, including early warning systems, actions to address student absenteeism, individual education plans for at-risk learners, and teacher training...

Academic staff in Europe – 2025

19 November 2025

Academic staff are indispensable to the higher education system, playing a pivotal role in delivering quality education, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth. This report on “Academic Staff in Europe” delves into the modern dynamics of the academic profession, aiming to inform policymakers, researchers, and educational institutions in developing effective strategies for sustainable career paths...

Entrepreneurship education at school in Europe - 2025

23 October 2025

Entrepreneurship is one of the eight key competences for lifelong learning defined at European level. It empowers young individuals to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving world, fostering innovation and equipping them with the skills necessary to tackle economic, social, and environmental challenges. The report explores policy frameworks, curriculum integration, teacher training, and practical entrepreneurial...