UAE School Holidays – Term Breaks & Official Dates

UAE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

UAE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

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Maroun Farah and Rouba, parents of three children – George (Grade 5), James (Grade 2), and Sophie (KG2) at Al Mawakeb Al Barsha.

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People in the UAE enjoy a day out in the sun.

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The UAE’s unified school calendar sets out term dates and holidays for public and private schools for the 2025–2026 academic year (picture used for illustrative purposes).

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Do you get the day off to play or are you office bound?

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Parents split as UAE schools plan early Friday closures

Under new 2026 schedule, Friday prayers will be held at 12:45 pm

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UAE schools alert: Double absence after Eid Al Etihad

Absences on Dec 3, 4, 5 before winter break to count as 2 days without acceptable excuse

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Back to School: UAE experts share children’s sleep tips

Parents urged to reset sleep routines ahead of new term

No more late nights – parents told to help kids wake up bright for class.

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