Quick answer: The 2026 PSLE marking days are Monday, 12 October to Wednesday, 14 October 2026. MOE’s academic calendar lists them under national exams as the PSLE marking exercise, not as a school holiday. SEAB says schools will make arrangements to facilitate the marking, so whether a Primary 1 to Primary 5 child attends school on those days depends on each school’s notice to parents. If the notice says pupils stay home, we suggest one small activity a day.
The PSLE written papers ended on 30 September. For a younger brother or sister, the marking days can mean three weekdays at home in the middle of Term 4. We would not try to fill every hour. One build, one game and one longer project is enough.
When are the PSLE marking days in 2026?
The marking days run from Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 October 2026. MOE’s calendar, SEAB’s important dates and SEAB’s 2026 PSLE rules booklet all give the same dates, which we checked on 9 October 2026. Term 4 then continues until Friday, 20 November 2026.
Is there school for P1 to P5 on the marking days?
There is no single national answer, because each school makes its own arrangements. If the school’s notice says pupils stay home, the plan below covers all three days. If not, it works just as well across afternoons and the weekend.
What can younger siblings do at home for three days?
Prices below are as listed on toytag.com on 9 October 2026.
| Day | Our pick | Box age | Price (SGD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 12 Oct | Smartivity Blast-off Space Rocket | 6–10 | 26.90 |
| Tuesday 13 Oct | Kopi King or Durian Dash | 6+ / 8+ | 20.00 / 19.90 |
| Wednesday 14 Oct | Smartivity Electro Play Lab | 8–14 | 39.90 |
Monday: a small build with a launch at the end
Smartivity Blast-off Space Rocket
The Smartivity Blast-off Space Rocket is a wooden rocket with its own launcher. Building it teaches elastic energy, gravity and weight, and a learner’s log sheet lets children record each launch. It is for ages 6 to 10 and costs SGD 26.90.
Tuesday: a card game the family can join
Kopi King
Kopi King is a game about kopitiam drinks. Players collect ingredients to fill drink orders, and whoever earns the most wins. It is for ages 6 and up, takes 1 to 6 players and lasts 15 to 20 minutes, so a Primary 1 child and a Primary 6 sibling can play together. It costs SGD 20.00.
Durian Dash
For three or more players aged 8 and up, Durian Dash has everyone collecting durians from the plantations while dodging each other’s spikes. It takes 3 to 6 players, lasts 15 to 20 minutes and costs SGD 19.90.
Wednesday: a longer project
Smartivity Electro Play Lab
By the third day, there is time for a bigger build. Children build the Smartivity Electro Play Lab into a wooden electricity game board with a figure called Volt-E, then use it for 8 experiments on charges, currents and circuits. It is for ages 8 to 14, so we would give it to a Primary 3 to Primary 5 child, or build it together with a younger one. It costs SGD 39.90.
What about the Primary 6 child?
The papers are done, and the marking days are not a reason to start revising again. Our post-PSLE play plan has our shortlist for Primary 6 children. For a child who wants to build and code, our piece on the LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits explains what they are.
How can I get the toys before Monday?
Website orders qualify for free 2-day shipping within Singapore once the basket reaches SGD 50. The rocket, Kopi King and the Electro Play Lab together come to SGD 86.70. We would not count on a late-week order arriving by Monday.
Self-collection is at 10 Woodlands Square, #04-42, Woods Square SOLO 1, Singapore 737714, Monday to Friday, 12:00pm to 5:30pm, so you can also collect on Monday 12 October. Please check the store location page before visiting. For questions, WhatsApp us at +65 8448-2258.
FAQ: PSLE marking days 2026
When are the PSLE marking days in 2026, and is there school?
The 2026 PSLE marking exercise runs from Monday, 12 October to Wednesday, 14 October 2026. MOE’s academic calendar lists it under national exams, not as a school holiday, and SEAB says schools will make arrangements to facilitate the marking. Whether a Primary 1 to Primary 5 child goes to school on those days depends on the school’s own notice.
What can a younger sibling do at home during the PSLE marking days?
We suggest one thing a day: the Smartivity Blast-off Space Rocket on Monday (ages 6–10, SGD 26.90), Kopi King (age 6+, SGD 20.00) or Durian Dash (age 8+, SGD 19.90) on Tuesday, and the Smartivity Electro Play Lab on Wednesday (ages 8–14, SGD 39.90).
Can I get the toys before the marking days start?
Website orders qualify for free 2-day shipping within Singapore from SGD 50, but we would not count on a late-week order arriving by Monday. Self-collection is at 10 Woodlands Square, #04-42, Woods Square SOLO 1, Singapore 737714, Monday to Friday, 12:00pm to 5:30pm.
