when does school start in uae

For the 2025–2026 school year in the UAE, schools are scheduled to start on 25 August 2025 for most students across the country.

Quick Scoop: When does school start in UAE?

Here’s the key info in simple terms:

• Official start of school year 2025–2026: 25 August 2025 for public and private schools that follow the national unified calendar.

• End of academic year: 3 July 2026 (2 July 2026 for many private schools in Sharjah).

• Winter break: 8 December 2025 – 4 January 2026, with classes resuming 5 January 2026.

• Spring break: 16 – 29 March 2026 (Sharjah private schools resume 23 March 2026).

So if you’re planning uniforms, travel, or booking tickets, you should expect kids to be back in classrooms from 25 August 2025 in the UAE under the latest unified calendar.

Quick note

• Exact day-one reporting (like staggered start for different grades or curricula such as IB/UK/US/Indian boards) can vary by school , but they still must stay within the official window set by UAE education authorities.

• For the most precise details (orientation days, half-days, etc.), it’s best to check your school’s own calendar or parent portal, as they publish their internal schedules based on this national framework.

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