The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced a 30-day flexible vacation for teachers in a move to ease their workload and promote work-life balance.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara stated that the initiative aims to give teachers and students the opportunity to rest and spend quality time with their families after the academic year.
The vacation period can be availed from April 16 to June 1, 2025, either continuously or in split intervals, based on the teacher’s preference.
Teachers under the Alternative Learning System and Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education programs are also entitled to the flexible leave.
During this period, teachers are not required to participate in any activities related to the Performance Management Evaluation System (PMES).
They are also exempt from attending summer training and professional development programs unless they choose to join voluntarily.
Teachers who opt to attend such activities during the vacation will receive additional Vacation Service Credits, on top of their 30-day break.
DepEd clarified that school heads are not included in this privilege, as they are responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of schools during the break.