--- title: "Autumn break in Lutsk to start four days earlier: schoolchildren will enjoy an 11-day vacation" description: "Lutsk City Council Secretary Andriy Rozumovsky reported that autumn school breaks in the hromada will begin on October 22 and last for 11 days until November 2. Preschool institutions operate as usual." date: 2026-10-21T15:37:29.981Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/autumn-break-in-lutsk-earlier-11-days tags: [lutsk, autumn-holidays, schools-ukraine, local-government, education] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Autumn break in Lutsk to start four days earlier: schoolchildren will enjoy an 11-day vacation ![Schoolboy packing notebooks into a backpack in a classroom before autumn break](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/21/osennie-kanikuly-v-lutske-nachnutsya-ranishe-11-dney-otdyha/osennie-kanikuly-v-lutske-nachnutsya-ranishe-11-dney-otdyha-1.webp) ## Key Points - Autumn school breaks in the Lutsk hromada will start on October 22, 2026, instead of the MES-recommended October 26 - The total duration of the vacation will be 11 days, lasting until November 2 inclusive - Preschool institutions operate as usual, and parents can bring their children to kindergartens - The city council announced additional shelter inspections at kindergarten No. 40 and music school No. 3 Secretary of the Lutsk City Council Andriy Rozumovsky has announced a change in the autumn school break schedule for the Lutsk hromada. According to him, the corresponding decision has already been approved at the local government level, and students will begin their break earlier than planned under national guidelines. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, referencing the official's post on Facebook. ### Dates and duration of the vacation According to the adopted decision, the autumn break for students in the Lutsk hromada will start on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Children will return to the educational process on Monday, November 2. Thus, the total duration of the break will be 11 days — four days longer than the standard one-week vacation recommended by the Ministry of Education of Ukraine. Rozumovsky assured that the decision was made taking into account the current situation and wished residents a “calm and safe break.” ### Reasons for the schedule change Although the official did not disclose the full list of factors influencing the decision in his publication, the context points to the priority of safety. In the Lutsk hromada, as in many regions of Ukraine, the educational process in 2026 takes place amid regular air raid alerts and unmanned aerial vehicle attacks. Starting the break early and extending it helps minimize the time children spend in educational institutions during periods of heightened risk. Concluding his address, Rozumovsky thanked parents for their understanding and emphasized that “in these difficult times, it is important to consider the needs of the hromada and care for the safety of children.” ### Operation of preschool institutions and additional security measures Importantly, preschool education institutions in Lutsk will operate as usual. Rozumovsky specified that parents who have such a need will be able to bring their children to kindergartens without restrictions. In addition, local authorities announced additional inspections of shelter conditions in two facilities: preschool education institution No. 40 and music school No. 3. The goal is to improve conditions for children during air raid alerts if necessary. ### Context: no uniform vacation schedule in Ukraine The Lutsk hromada's decision fits into the general practice of Ukrainian education: legislation does not establish mandatory vacation dates for all schools, and the Ministry of Education only provides recommendations. In 2026, the baseline period advised by the MES is from October 26 to November 1. However, each school and local hromada has autonomy and the right to adjust the schedule based on weather conditions, power supply situations, and safety. In a number of regions, vacations have already been canceled or postponed, while in others they started earlier than recommended dates, as happened in Lutsk. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Осенние каникулы в Луцке начнутся раньше: сколько дней будут отдыхать школьники](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/osinni-kanikuli-lutsku-rozpochnutsya-ranishe-1792595773.html) - Primary source: A. Rozumovsky's Facebook post. Confirmed dates October 22–November 2, 11 days, regular kindergarten operations, shelter inspections. - [Осенние каникулы в школах начнутся не у всех: где их отменили](https://news.telegraf.com.ua/ukraina/5952360-osinni-kanikuli-v-shkolakh-pochnutsya-ne-u-vsikh-odnakovo-skilki-voni-budut-trivati) - General context confirmed: MES recommends October 26–November 1, but each hromada determines dates independently. - [Когда будут осенние каникулы 2026: сколько дней отдыха дадут детям](https://www.unian.net/society/kogda-kanikuly-v-ukraine-2026-v-oktyabre-data-nachala-i-skolko-budut-dlitsya-13516467.html) - Confirmed the MES recommendation for October 26–November 1 and the right of schools to adjust schedules based on the situation. ## FAQ ### When will the autumn school break start in Lutsk? The autumn break in the Lutsk hromada schools will start on Thursday, October 22, 2026, and run until Monday, November 2 — a total of 11 days. ### Will kindergartens in Lutsk operate during the break? Yes, preschool education institutions will operate normally. Parents who need to can bring their children to kindergartens. ### Why are vacations in Lutsk starting earlier than recommended dates? The decision was made considering the current situation and children's safety. In Ukraine, each local hromada has the right to independently determine vacation dates, while the MES only provides recommendations (October 26 – November 1). ### What additional security measures have been taken in Lutsk? The city council announced additional inspections of shelter conditions at preschool institution No. 40 and music school No. 3 to improve conditions for children during air raid alerts.