Web Desk: The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education has unveiled a three-year academic calendar to help schools plan both academic and extracurricular activities in advance, providing clarity for students, parents, and educators alike.
Academic Year 2026-2027
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Start Date: August 31, 2026
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End Date: July 2, 2027
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Mid-Term Break (First Semester): October 12–18, 2026 (Classes resume October 19)
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Winter Break: December 14, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (Classes resume January 4)
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Spring Break: April 5–11, 2027 (Classes resume April 12)
Academic Year 2027-2028
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Start Date: August 30, 2027
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End Date: June 30, 2028
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Mid-Term Break (First Semester): October 11–17, 2027 (Classes resume October 18)
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Winter Break: December 13, 2027 – January 2, 2028 (Classes resume January 3, 2028)
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Spring Break: March 27 – April 2, 2028 (Classes resume April 3, 2028)
Academic Year 2028-2029
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Start Date: August 28, 2028
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End Date: June 29, 2029
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Mid-Term Break (First Semester): October 16–22, 2028 (Classes resume October 23)
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Winter Break: December 11, 2028 – January 1, 2029 (Classes resume January 2, 2029)
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Spring Break: March 29 – April 1, 2029 (Classes resume April 2, 2029)
The Ministry emphasized that this structured approach will allow schools to better coordinate teaching schedules, exams, and extracurricular events, while also giving families and staff ample time to plan their activities around the academic calendar.
