Schools across the UAE are reopening on Monday, October 19, 2026, as the week-long mid-term break that ran from October 12 to 18 comes to an end. Public schools and most private institutions are following this schedule, though families with children at schools using international curricula are advised to check their own school calendar, since return dates can differ. the next major break will be the winter holiday, running from December 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027, with students returning to class on January 4. A spring break follows from April 5 to 11, 2027, with the current academic year concluding on July 2, 2027.
Education specialists note that the weeks immediately after a break are typically used to identify learning gaps and run academic assessments, and they encourage families to help children re-establish daily routines and manage any assessment-related anxiety during this period.
The Ministry has also published a three-year academic calendar extending through the 2028-29 school year, giving families greater certainty for planning holidays and other commitments well in advance.