School autumn break begins in Kazakhstan

A school autumn break has begun in Kazakhstan. Egemen.kz, citing the press service of the Ministry of Education, reports that the break runs for seven days, from October 26 to November 1, 2026, inclusive. Classes in schools will resume on November 2.

The report notes that, on the instruction of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, opportunities for children's additional education are expanding across the country. Kazakhstan has about 2,900 additional education organisations. Art and music schools, pupils' palaces, sports schools and creative centres give children the chance to develop their abilities according to their interests.

The ministry said schools may offer meaningful activities for children during the break, but participation is voluntary. Activities should take into account children's interests and family plans, should not add administrative burden or paperwork for teachers, and require parental consent. Responsible adults must accompany children at off-site events. The ministry also urged parents to remind children of safety rules at home, on the street and online.