With the latest announcement from the UAE’s Ministry of Education (MOE), parents can now start pencilling in key dates for their families for the next three years. A huge positive for both parents and teachers, as it provides families and educators with greater clarity and consistency when planning ahead.
The newly released schedule covers the 2026–2027, 2027–2028, and 2028–2029 academic years, with the aim of creating stability across the education sector and helping households organise travel, childcare, and extracurricular commitments well in advance.
Below are the confirmed term dates for the next three academic years.
Academic Year 2026-2027
The school year will begin at the end of August 2026, with students returning to classrooms after the summer break.
- Start of term: 31st August 2026
- Mid-Term Break: October 12th – October 18th, 2026
- Winter break: December 14th, 2026 – January 3rd, 2027
- Spring break: April 5th – April 11th, 2027
- End of academic year: July 2nd, 2027
Academic Year 2027-2028
- Start of term: 30th August 2027
- Mid-Term Break: October 11th – October 17th, 2027
- Winter break: December 13th 2027 – January 2nd, 2028
- Spring break: March 27th – April 2nd, 2028
- End of academic year: June 30th, 2028
Academic Year 2028-2029
- Start of term: 28th August 2028
- Mid-Term Break: October 16th – October 22nd, 2028
- Winter break: December 11th, 2028 – January 1st, 2029
- Spring break: March 26th – April 1st, 2029
- End of academic year: June 29th, 2029
Thinking Ahead
By confirming term dates three years in advance, authorities are aiming to make life easier for parents and school communities. The MOE’s long-term planning and strategic action enable better coordination among schools, teachers, and families, while also supporting students’ well-being through structured breaks.
For many households, the biggest benefit is clearer planning and the ability to organise holidays well ahead of time over the next three years.
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