School year 2025-2026
- Autumn term 6.8.-19.12.2025
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- Autumn holiday Monday 13.10. – Sunday 19.10.2025 (week 42)
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- Christmas holiday Saturday 20.12.2025 – Tuesday 6.1.2026
- Spring term 7.1.-30.5.2026
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- Winter holiday Monday 23.2. – Sunday 1.3.2026 (week 9)
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- Easter Friday 3.4.- Monday 6.4.2026
More: Academic year and holidays
Mother tongue classes
Mother tongue classes begin in September.
Morning and afternoon activities
Pupils in grades 1 and 2, as well as pupils in special education of grades 1 to 9, can participate in morning and afternoon activities.
More information and applying: Morning and afterschool clubs
- Remember to also check whether you are allowed to apply for fee waiver.
School transport
School transport is arranged when the distance to the local school is more than 5 km. School transport is arranged for preschoolers or 1st-2nd graders if the distance is longer than 3 km.
Read more: School transport
The MunApp – school transport application
Students who travel by taxi will now see their school transport routes and schedules in the MunApp application. You can use the app either through a web browser at munapp.kuntalogistiikka.fi or by downloading the app to your phone. You need to register for the app using your phone number. Please make sure that your child’s information is set up correctly.
For more details about school transport and the new MunApp school transport app, visit the school trips and transport page.
Commuting by bus to school
Remember to load your Waltti travel card either Waltti online store or at the Hämeenlinna City Information service point Kastelli.
Leisure activities
- Harrastus ihan lähellä /Get Active Near You – free hobbies for primary and secondary school children
- Sports “Lukkari” offers free sports activities for 5th-9th graders.
- Nuorisopassi (Youth pass) for all 5th-9th graders in Hämeenlinna.
- Mama’s Café – Hämeen Setlementti ry (hameensetlementti.fi)
- ARX Open Cultural Centre organises various events for children. Everyone is welcome!
- HÄX Demo tour – youth cultural tour
- Sportti Festarit – sports fair for 5th-9th grader
- Swimming school for children: Children and teenagers | Hämeenlinna Swimming Club (hameenlinnanuimaseura.fi)
- Para School day tour
Contact Information:
Advice and guidance: perusopetus@hameenlinna.fi
Pre-primary and basic education school transport: koulukuljetukset@hameenlinna.fi
