UAE School Calendar for 2025-2026
The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) unveiled the new school calendar, which was approved by the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council.
The updated schedule will take effect from August 25, 2025, aligning with the country's 'Year of Community' goals to strengthen family cohesion and create a balanced learning environment. Academic year starts: August 25, 2025
August 25, 2025 First term ends: December 7, 2025
December 7, 2025 Winter break: December 8, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (four weeks)
December 8, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (four weeks) Second term: January 5 –March 15, 2026
January 5 –March 15, 2026 Spring break: March 16 – 29, 2026 ( Sharjah private schools return March 23, 2026 )
March 16 – 29, 2026 ( ) Third term: March 30, –July 3, 2026 ( Sharjah schools end July 2, 2026 )
Public and private schools following the government curriculum will now enjoy three short breaks during the year: October 13 – 19, 2025: Early break in longest term February 11 – 15, 2026: Mid-year recharge May 25 – 31, 2026: Aligned with Eid Al Adha
Private schools not following the government curriculum can schedule October and February breaks of up to five consecutive days, but must keep them within the set months.
Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, said the calendar serves as a strategic national tool, reinforcing both educational quality and social cohesion.
She also noted that consistent holiday dates will enable community, cultural and tourism entities to align their programmes with the academic schedule, strengthening the link between education and society.
The MoE stressed that all schools must follow the approved calendar, with teaching, assessments, and curriculum completion continuing until the last day of each term.
Private schools following the government curriculum must also adhere to the centralised test schedule used in public schools. Term / Break Dates Notes Academic Year Starts Aug 25, 2025 All public and private schools Mid-Term Break (Term 1) Oct 13–19 2025 Government curriculum schools Term 1 Ends Dec 7 2025 — Winter Break Dec 8, 2025 – 4 Jan 2026 4 weeks Term 2 Jan 5 –Mar 15, 2026 — Mid-Term Break (Term 2) Feb 11–15 , 2026 Government curriculum schools Spring Break Mar 16–29, 2026 ( Sharjah private schools return Mar23 ) — Term 3 Mar 30 –Jul 3, 2026 ( Sharjah ends Jul2 ) — Mid-Term Break (Term 3) May 25–31, 2026 Aligned with Eid Al Adha
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