Dubai's KHDA Releases 2025–2026 School Calendar

Jun 3, 2025
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The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has published the official academic calendar for Dubai's private schools for the 2025–2026 academic year. The calendar provides key dates for schools operating on both April and September start schedules.

For September-start schools:

Start of academic year: Monday, August 25, 2025
Winter break: Begins Monday, December 15, 2025
Spring break: Begins Monday, March 23, 2026
End of academic year: No earlier than Friday, June 26, 2026

For April-start schools:

Start of academic year: Monday, April 7, 2025
Summer break: Begins Monday, June 30, 2025
Winter break: Begins Monday, December 15, 2025
End of academic year: March 2026 (subject to fulfilling 182 instructional days)

The KHDA mandates a minimum of 182 instructional days for all private schools, ensuring consistency and quality in education across the emirate

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