UAE School Calendar 2025–26: Official KHDA Term Dates for Private Schools
July 4, 2025, 5 p.m.
Academic Schedule for Private Schools in UAE (2025–26)
Planning your child’s academic year in advance helps avoid last-minute surprises and ensures a smooth school journey. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released the official UAE academic calendar 2025 for all private schools in Dubai.
These dates apply to all schools, no matter the curriculum, and follow the rule of having at least 182 instructional days.
Below is a clear breakdown of the important school dates for the upcoming academic year.
KHDA School Calendar 2025–26: Key Dates for Dubai Private Schools
KHDA divides school calendars based on when the academic year begins—September-start (used by most international schools) and April-start (mostly followed by Indian curriculum schools like CBSE/ICSE).
For September-Start Private Schools
International, British, American, IB, and MoE curriculums
Event
Dates
Notes
School Begins
Monday, 25 August 2025
All private schools except April-start
Winter Break
15 December 2025 – 4 January 2026
3-week holiday
Return to School
Monday, 5 January 2026
Classes resume
Spring Break
23 March – 12 April 2026
For most international curricula
Academic Year Ends
Friday, 26 June 2026 (or later)
Schools cannot close earlier than this date
Instruction Days
Minimum 182 days
Required by KHDA
For April-Start Private Schools
Mostly Indian curriculum – CBSE, ICSE
Event
Dates
Notes
School Begins
Monday, 7 April 2025
Start of the academic year
Summer Vacation
30 June – 24 August 2025
Around 8 weeks
School Reopens
Monday, 25 August 2025
After summer holidays
Winter Break
15 December 2025 – 2 January 2026
Approx. 3 weeks
Return to School
Monday, 5 January 2026
Classes resume
Academic Year Ends
Mid to Late March 2026 (18–20 March)
Varies slightly by school
Instruction Days
Minimum 182 days
Mandated by KHDA
What About Public Holidays in UAE
In addition to these term dates, schools also observe national and religious holidays such as:
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Adha
UAE National Day
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
The exact dates for these holidays are announced by the UAE government closer to the time. While they may lead to minor changes in class schedules, schools must still meet the required 182 instructional days.
Important Notes for Parents
Each school may share its own calendar, but it must follow KHDA’s official framework.
Always double-check with your child’s school for any slight changes.
The dates may differ depending on the curriculum and school policies.
Summary Table: UAE School Calendar 2025–26
Term/Break
Start Date
End Date
Academic Year
25 August 2025
26 June 2026 (or later)
Winter Break
15 December 2025
4 January 2026
Spring Break
23 March 2026
12 April 2026
Instruction Days
Minimum 182 days
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All private schools must have at least 182 instructional days as per KHDA school calendar regulations.
For most international/private schools: 25 August 2025
For Indian curriculum (CBSE/ICSE) schools: 7 April 2025
Public holidays like Eid or National Day may fall within or outside scheduled breaks and are confirmed by the UAE government closer to the date.
No, schools must follow the official KHDA calendar. Minor curriculum-specific adjustments may be allowed, but the main term dates are fixed.
They reopen on 25 August 2025, following the summer break from 30 June to 24 August.
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