Platform & access
Academic calendar
Working days, holidays, term boundaries, and why the calendar is the single source of truth for dates.
This platform & access guide covers academic calendar software for schools for K-12 day schools. Whether you are evaluating cloud school management software or configuring Schoolyi after go-live, you will find practical steps for school term dates, holiday calendar K-12 - written for administrators and staff, not developers.
Last updated July 24, 2026
The academic calendar materializes each day of the academic year as a record with flags for working day, holiday, weekend, and event overlays. Modules that count days or pick due dates consult this layer rather than ad-hoc date math.
Calendar hierarchy
Admin screens
| Screen | Path | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday master | /holiday-master | National, regional, and school holidays |
| Academic calendar | /academic-calendar | Year-days, sync after holiday changes |
| Events | /events | Assemblies, exam week overlays |
| Academic year detail | /academic-year/[id] | Terms and year date boundaries |
What consumes the calendar
- Attendance - marks only on working days; reports exclude holidays
- Timetable and leave - substitute arrangements respect working days
- Fees - installment due dates and late-fee calculations
- Examinations - session scheduling avoids holidays
- Lesson plans - planned vs actual progress by school day
Common questions
Quick answers in plain language.
What is academic calendar software for schools?+
Working days, holidays, term boundaries, and why the calendar is the single source of truth for dates. This is a core topic in Platform & access on Schoolyi.
How do I set up academic calendar in school management software?+
Follow the steps in this guide during roles, academic spine, and school settings. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.
Who manages academic calendar at a typical K-12 school?+
Usually platform & access and front-office staff responsible for academic calendar software for schools. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.
Does Schoolyi support school term dates?+
Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on academic calendar software for schools.
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