UAE Academic Calendar 2026 - 2027
Official school start dates, breaks, exam windows, Eid Al-Adha holiday, and summer vacation.
Upcoming highlights
A quick look at the nearest official dates in the academic calendar.
Academic calendar table
Full schedule of the 2026 - 2027 academic calendar.
| Event | Type | Gregorian |
|---|---|---|
| Start of Eid Al-Adha 2026 Break | Holiday | 22 May 2026 |
| End of Eid Al-Adha 2026 Break | Holiday | 1 June 2026 |
| Start of 2026 End-of-year Break | Term end | 25 June 2026 |
| Start of the 2026 - 2027 academic year | Term start | 31 August 2026 |
| Start of 2026 Autumn Break | Holiday | 20 November 2026 |
| End of 2026 Autumn Break | Holiday | 28 November 2026 |
| Start of UAE National Day 55 Break | National | 2 December 2026 |
| End of UAE National Day 55 Break | National | 3 December 2026 |
| Start of 2027 Mid-year Break | Holiday | 8 January 2027 |
| End of 2027 Mid-year Break | Holiday | 16 January 2027 |
| Start of Eid Al-Fitr 2027 Break | Holiday | 26 February 2027 |
| End of Eid Al-Fitr 2027 Break | Holiday | 13 March 2027 |
| Start of Eid Al-Adha 2027 Break | Holiday | 7 May 2027 |
| End of Eid Al-Adha 2027 Break | Holiday | 22 May 2027 |
| Start of 2027 End-of-year Break | Term end | 2 July 2027 |
| Start of the 2027 - 2028 academic year | Term start | 22 August 2027 |
Most-asked by parents
Quick answers to the most-asked questions about the UAE academic calendar and official holidays.
When does the 2026 year start?
School starts on August 31, 2026 for all students in the UAE.
How long until summer break?
Track the live countdown until the start of summer break.
When are term-3 exams?
Get the full schedule of third-term exam dates.
When is Eid Al-Adha school break?
Eid Al-Adha break starts on May 22, 2026.
When do students return after Eid?
Students return after Eid Al-Adha on June 1, 2026.
When does mid-year break start?
Mid-year break starts on January 8, 2027 for students in the UAE.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about terms, breaks, and exams.
Helpful links for parents
Shortcuts to the most-browsed school and nursery categories in the UAE.