The school year is the same as the fiscal year in Japan, beginning on 1 April and ending on 31 March. There are three terms in the school year with a break in between each term:Summer holiday - from the end of July until the end of August (usually 30-40 days)Winter holiday - from the end of December to the beginning of January (usually two weeks)Spring holiday - from the end of March to the beginning of April (usually two weeks)