Education Secretary Mario Delgado will review the proposed 2025-2026 school calendar again on Monday with state education secretaries after widespread pushback over ending classes on June 5 due to heat and the 2026 World Cup.
The SEP's initial proposal, announced on May 8, sought to conclude the school year on June 5, with administrative activities ending June 12 and the next cycle beginning August 31. Secretary Delgado said the change was requested by states and would give students nearly three months of vacation.
President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified on May 9 that the calendar remains undefined and stressed that no class time should be lost. Delgado acknowledged the comment and scheduled a follow-up meeting for Monday, May 11.
Critics including IMCO and the CNDH warned of increased educational lag and added care burdens, particularly for women. Several states, such as Jalisco, Guanajuato, and Nuevo León, have rejected the shortened calendar and will maintain their original schedules. The move has also drawn objections from teacher unions and parents over potential violations of the minimum 185 class days required by law.
