School Reopening Dates in UAE (2025): Public & Private School Start Schedule Across Emirates

Every year, thousands of parents in the UAE plan their family routines, holidays, and school supply shopping around the official academic calendar. If your child is studying in a public school, an Indian curriculum school, or a private international institution, it’s important to know the exact school reopening dates for the 2025–2026 academic year.

For families who’ve travelled back home during the summer holidays or are returning from vacation, knowing the start dates in advance can help schedule travel, avoid missing classes, and make sure the child is fully ready when school begins.

This blog gives you a full picture of school reopening dates in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates, based on the latest official guidelines by the UAE Ministry of Education (MOE), KHDA, and ADEK. It also covers different school types and curriculum formats to help every parent stay prepared.

Quick Summary of UAE School Reopening Dates 2025

MOE Curriculum Schools – Public & Private

Most schools in the UAE, including all public (government-run) schools and private schools that follow the MOE curriculum, will reopen on Monday, 25 August 2025.

This date applies across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and other emirates. Schools under the MOE must complete a minimum of 182 instructional days in the academic year.

Dubai:

MOE-curriculum private schools in Dubai are regulated by the KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority), which may allow small date changes, but schools must still stick to the approved framework.

Abu Dhabi:

In Abu Dhabi, ADEK (Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge) monitors school calendars for both public and private institutions and follows the national schedule.

Private international schools in the UAE that follow the British, American, or IB curriculum will also begin the academic year on 25 August 2025.

While the calendar generally matches the MOE dates, there can be slight variations based on each school’s internal approval. However, these schools cannot open before the official MOE-approved date.

Whether your child is in a British school in Dubai or an American curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, it’s best to check with the school directly for any slight shifts. KHDA and ADEK ensure these schools maintain the 182-day minimum requirement.

Indian Curriculum Schools – CBSE, ICSE

Schools that follow the Indian curriculum, such as CBSE and ICSE, operate on a different academic cycle from most UAE schools.

• Academic Year Start: Monday, 7 April 2025
• Summer Break: 30 June – 24 August 2025
• School Resumes: Monday, 25 August 2025

This schedule is common across all emirates including Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and others. Indian schools begin early in April and break for summer in July. After the summer break, students return to class on the same date as MOE schools—25 August 2025.

Authorities such as KHDA (Dubai), ADEK (Abu Dhabi), and SPEA (Sharjah) allow Indian schools to follow this model as long as all academic requirements are met.
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School Term and Break Schedules – 2025–2026

MOE & International Curriculum (August–June Cycle)

The official school calendar for the 2024–2025 academic year has been released by the UAE Ministry of Education and Dubai’s KHDA. It also includes key dates for the upcoming 2025–2026 academic year. 

This calendar applies to all public schools and private schools that follow the Ministry curriculum, with details on term dates, holidays, exam periods, and the required number of school days.

To see the full schedule, check out the Academic Calendar for UAE Public & Private Schools (2025–2026).

Indian Schools in UAE: 2025–26 Term & Exam Schedule

CBSE and ICSE schools in the UAE follow an April-to-March calendar. Knowing the dates early helps with planning travel, tuition, and exams.
See the full timeline here: Academic Calendar for Indian Schools in UAE: 2025–26 Schedule.

KHDA Calendar for Dubai Private Schools (2025–26)

KHDA sets different calendars based on when schools begin their academic year. Most international schools start in September, while Indian curriculum schools (like CBSE/ICSE) start in April.
See the full schedule here: UAE School Calendar 2025–26: Official KHDA Term Dates for Private Schools.

Regulating Authorities & School Calendar Guidelines

The following education bodies set and monitor the UAE academic calendar:

• MOE – Ministry of Education: Oversees all public schools and many private schools
• KHDA – Knowledge and Human Development Authority: Supervises private schools in Dubai
• ADEK – Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge: Regulates schools in Abu Dhabi
• SPEA – Sharjah Private Education Authority: Looks after private schools in Sharjah

These authorities require all schools to have at least 182 teaching days, follow approved term schedules, and ensure all students receive a consistent academic experience.

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