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School holidays in United Arab Emirates — 2026-2027

Term 1
Starts Mon, 31 Aug 2026Ends Sun, 13 Dec 2026
Half term: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 – Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Term 2
Starts Mon, 4 Jan 2027Ends Sun, 4 Apr 2027
Term 3
Starts Mon, 12 Apr 2027Ends Fri, 2 Jul 2027

Source: UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) · This is the UAE-wide MOE calendar for all public schools and for private schools following the MOE curriculum; it was announced as part of a confirmed 3-year framework covering 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029. Winter break runs 2026-12-14 to 2027-01-03 (resume 2027-01-04); spring break runs 2027-

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