State kindergartens follow the school-year structure, so during the summer holiday (from the second half of June to the start of September) they have no regular programme. Some may organise a summer group / on-call service, but it’s not a rule — confirm with your kindergarten. For July–August, the usual alternatives are a nursery (which stays open), a private kindergarten open in summer, a nanny or grandparents. Below you’ll find exactly how it works.

Why state kindergartens close in summer

The 2026–2027 school year (Order ME no. 3,194/2026) has courses until 18 June 2027, and the next year starts on 7 September. Preschoolers follow the same structure, so during the holiday period the regular programme is suspended.

Unlike kindergartens, nurseries operate year-round and close only in their own period (in Cluj, in August). See the difference in nursery and kindergarten schedules during holidays.

Is there a summer programme at the state kindergarten?

  • Some kindergartens may organise a summer group / on-call service, on request, but it’s not guaranteed and depends on the unit.
  • On statutory public holidays, the unit is fully closed.
  • The summer schedule, if there is one, is announced locally — confirm early with your kindergarten.

Your alternatives in July–August

  • A state nursery (if the age allows, up to 3 years) — stays open, except for August in Cluj.
  • A private kindergarten open in summer — many stay open, sometimes on a reduced schedule; see private nurseries and kindergartens open in summer.
  • A nanny or grandparents — for short periods.
  • Camps / summer activities for older children.

See also your alternatives when the nursery closes in summer and nurseries closed in summer.

What to confirm early

  • Whether your kindergarten organises a summer group, and for what period.
  • The start date of courses in September.
  • The availability at private/nursery options for summer — they fill up fast.

Frequently asked questions

Are state kindergartens closed in summer? They have no regular programme during the summer holiday, because they follow the school-year structure. Some may organise a summer group on request — confirm with the unit.

When does the state kindergarten close in summer? At the end of courses (in 2026–2027, 18 June 2027), until the start of the next school year (7 September).

Do nurseries close in summer too? Nurseries operate year-round, but have their own closure — in Cluj, in August. See the dedicated guide.

What do I do in July–August? You can use an open nursery, a private kindergarten open in summer, a nanny, grandparents, or camps for older children.

Does my kindergarten have a summer programme? It depends on the unit. Confirm early whether it organises a summer group and for what period.

Sources

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Conclusion

State kindergartens have no regular programme during the summer holiday — some organise a summer group on request, but it’s not guaranteed. For July–August, use a nursery, an open private kindergarten or a nanny. Confirm early, and find every nursery and kindergarten in Cluj-Napoca on the interactive piticluj.ro map.