Schools across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to reopen on August 31, 2026, marking the start of the 2026-27 academic year for most public and private schools.
Most schools will follow the UAE’s unified academic calendar, although term dates may differ for some private schools depending on the emirate and curriculum.
Key dates for the 2026-27 academic year are:
- School year begins: August 31, 2026
- First-term break: October 12-18, 2026
- Classes resume: October 19, 2026
- Winter break: December 14, 2026-January 3, 2027
- Classes resume: January 4, 2027
- Spring break: April 5-11, 2027
- Classes resume: April 12, 2027
- Academic year ends: July 2, 2027
Schools following the unified calendar must meet the required minimum number of instructional days.
However, not all private schools follow the same schedule. Schools in Sharjah operate under the emirate’s own regulatory framework, while some schools following Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi curricula may have different academic calendars.
Some Indian-curriculum schools, for example, begin their academic year in April and generally finish in March. Such schools are required to complete at least 182 instructional days.
Parents should also account for public holidays during the academic year. Expected holidays include Eid Al Fitr from March 8-12, Eid Al Adha from May 15-18 and the Islamic New Year on June 6, 2027. These dates remain subject to official confirmation.
In Sharjah, private schools will also begin the academic year on August 31, 2026, with the exception of schools following Indian and Pakistani curricula. Their academic year will end on July 1, 2027.
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