First Day of School

First Day of School is the first day a school opens. It is different from all over the world because of the differences of weather, climate, season and culture.

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United States

In the United States, most school districts that started summer vacation in early to mid-June will resume school near Labor Day, while some schools that had summer begin near Memorial Day will have already been in session for about 3 weeks.

Australia

Because of the opposite seasons in Australia, the first day of school is differ from the US. Normally, a university will start the first semester on the last week of February (Fall), and the second semester on the last week of June (Spring).

Asia

Most schools in East Asia start school on every year's September 1st.

Hong Kong

The first day of school in Hong Kong starts on every year's September 1st.

On that day, public transportation service companies will increase the frequency and start the rush hour earlier.

China

The first day of school in China also starts on every year's September 1st.

Taiwan

The first day of school in Taiwan starts on every year's September 1st.

Japan and Korea

Normally the first that of school is some time in Spring.

Europe

Ireland

The first day of school in Ireland is usually on September 1st. When the 1st of September falls on a Tuesday, some schools start of the 31st of August or on the 1st.

Poland

The first day of school in Poland always starts on every year's September 1st.

Bulgaria

The first day of school in Bulgaria starts on every year's September 15th.

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