MoEHE approves new academic calendar for 2025–2028
The ministry explained that the calendar was adopted following a comprehensive review of influencing factors, including recommendations from the Shura Council regarding alignment between public and private school holidays.
As a result, the mid-year break has been fixed in the last third of December to unify the academic rhythm across the country and provide families with better planning and organisation opportunities. The calendar also includes a revision of the first semester final exams, which will now be held before Qatar National Day. (QNA) page 2
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