UAE School Holidays – Term Breaks & Official Dates

UAE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

UAE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Dubai families rethink travel after school break change

Shorter gap after summer sees some UAE parents opt for staycations and day trips

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UAE schools 2026-27: Holidays, breaks and key dates

Key term dates, breaks and public holidays for UAE parents in 2026-27

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Why the end of summer is hard for grown-ups too

Children aren’t alone in dreading the alarm clock as the return to school draws closer

The end of the summer break is not something only children have to adjust to. Parents and teachers are making the transition too.

UAE summer break: Here's exactly when it ends

UAE sets unified 2026-27 school dates, giving families long-term clarity

Find out when schools reopen after the summer holidays, how long the break lasts, the 2026-27 academic calendar and which schools follow the unified calendar (picture used for illustrative purposes only).

How UAE teachers spend their summer break

Educators share how they are using the summer break to recharge, reconnect, prepare anew

Clockwise from top left: Mamta Sharath Karunan, Sharina Garcia, Leslie Anne Dizon, Zainab Rizwan Roker, Maria Tricia Palacio, and Brikhna Afsar

Are UAE school holidays shorter now?

Complete guide to the new 3-year UAE school calendar: Dates, breaks, and exemptions

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What UAE parents think of the early spring break

UAE families adjust to early spring break amid regional tensions

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UAE schools tighten phone ban, warn of strict penalties

Schools warn phones on campus will be seized; repeat breaches risk year-end ban

No exceptions: Schools tighten rules on mobile phones to curb classroom distractions

When is the next UAE public holiday? Plan your getaway

2026 UAE holidays: When to take leave and score extra days off

From long weekends to Islamic festivals, 2026 is packed with public holidays—perfect for a quick getaway, family time, or just some well-earned rest.

What Dubai parents say on early Friday school closure

Is it worth keeping students in class, or would online learning make Fridays smoother?

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

All the UAE school holidays parents should know

Plan your next vacation with these important days off

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

Key UAE school term dates and holidays explained

What the UAE unified school calendar looks like for public and private schools in 2026

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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