Academic Calendar for Indian Schools in UAE: 2025–26 Schedule

Indian curriculum schools in the UAE, including CBSE and ICSE institutions, follow an April-to-March academic year. This calendar is quite different from the September-start model followed by many international schools in the region. 

Knowing the academic calendar in advance is crucial for parents and students; it helps in planning family travel, tuition schedules, extracurricular activities, and exam preparations without last-minute stress.

The 2025–26 school year comes with clearly defined terms, holidays, and exam timelines as per guidelines from the UAE Ministry of Education and KHDA. 

While dates may vary slightly between individual schools, the structure remains consistent across most Indian curriculum institutions in the Emirates.
 

Academic Year Overview: 2025–26

The academic year for Indian schools in the UAE will begin on Monday, 7 April 2025, and end between 18 to 20 March 2026. The school year is divided into three main terms, with breaks in between for summer, winter, and spring. 

According to UAE regulations, all Indian schools must complete a minimum of 182 instructional days.

In addition to term breaks, schools also remain closed for UAE public holidays such as Eid, National Day, and the Prophet’s Birthday. These holidays follow the lunar calendar and are confirmed closer to their respective dates.

Term-wise Schedule and Holidays (2025–26)

Additional notes:

• End-of-year exams are usually conducted in March 2026, before the spring break.
• Public holidays like Eid and UAE National Day will be non-working days, but final dates will be announced later.
• While most schools align with this calendar, slight variations may occur. It is always best to confirm exact dates with your child’s school.

This academic calendar allows families to plan travel during breaks, schedule tuition sessions in advance, and support their child’s studies around term transitions. It also helps in preparing for key academic milestones such as final exams, project submissions, and internal assessments.

Whether your child is entering a new grade or preparing for board exams, staying aligned with the school calendar ensures a more organised academic year.

School Holidays & UAE Academic Calendar 2025–2026 Guide

When you know the school calendar in advance, it becomes easier to plan everything else around it—family trips, tuition classes, or even just keeping your child’s routine on track.

In the UAE, schools follow two different academic calendars depending on the curriculum they follow.

If you’d like to know more about the UAE academic calendar for public and private schools, check out our detailed guide here.

Supporting Your Child’s Education with Interval Learning

At Interval Learning, we align our one-on-one online tuition for Classes 1 to 12 with your child’s school calendar in the UAE. Whether it’s during the term or over vacation, our expert tutors are here to help students revise, prepare, and grow with confidence.

We also offer other programs to support overall development:

• Foundation Programs for early learners
• SpeakPro for learning languages like English, German, and French.
• A range of non-academic courses to build essential life skills, creativity, and confidence

Our sessions are fully flexible and personalised, perfect for busy school schedules or travel plans.

Plan your 2025–26 school year with Interval Learning. Enroll now for academic and non-academic programs designed to fit your child’s pace and needs.
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