Saudi Academic Calendar 1447 - 1448 H
Official school start dates, breaks, exam windows, Eid Al-Adha holiday, and summer vacation — Hijri and Gregorian.
Upcoming highlights
A quick look at the nearest official dates in the academic calendar.
1447 End-of-year Break
Summer break after the 1447 H academic year ends.
Term startStart of the 1448 - 1449 H academic year
First official school day for students in Saudi Arabia.
NationalSaudi National Day 96 Break
Official public holiday for Saudi National Day.
Academic calendar table
Full schedule of the 1447 - 1448 H academic calendar with Hijri and Gregorian dates.
| Event | Type | Gregorian | Hijri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start of Eid Al-Adha 1447 Break | Holiday | 22 May 2026 | Dhuʻl-Hijjah 5, 1447 AH |
| End of Eid Al-Adha 1447 Break | Holiday | 1 June 2026 | Dhuʻl-Hijjah 15, 1447 AH |
| Start of 1447 End-of-year Break | Term end | 25 June 2026 | Muharram 10, 1448 AH |
| Start of the 1448 - 1449 H academic year | Term start | 23 August 2026 | Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH |
| Start of Saudi National Day 96 Break | National | 23 September 2026 | Rabiʻ II 12, 1448 AH |
| End of Saudi National Day 96 Break | National | 26 September 2026 | Rabiʻ II 15, 1448 AH |
| Start of 1448 Autumn Break | Holiday | 20 November 2026 | Jumada II 10, 1448 AH |
| End of 1448 Autumn Break | Holiday | 28 November 2026 | Jumada II 18, 1448 AH |
| Start of 1448 Mid-year Break | Holiday | 8 January 2027 | Rajab 30, 1448 AH |
| End of 1448 Mid-year Break | Holiday | 16 January 2027 | Shaʻban 8, 1448 AH |
| Start of Saudi Founding Day 2027 Break | National | 19 February 2027 | Ramadan 12, 1448 AH |
| End of Saudi Founding Day 2027 Break | National | 22 February 2027 | Ramadan 15, 1448 AH |
| Start of Eid Al-Fitr 1448 Break | Holiday | 26 February 2027 | Ramadan 19, 1448 AH |
| End of Eid Al-Fitr 1448 Break | Holiday | 13 March 2027 | Shawwal 5, 1448 AH |
| Start of Eid Al-Adha 1448 Break | Holiday | 7 May 2027 | Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1, 1448 AH |
| End of Eid Al-Adha 1448 Break | Holiday | 22 May 2027 | Dhuʻl-Hijjah 16, 1448 AH |
| Start of 1448 End-of-year Break | Term end | 24 June 2027 | Muharram 19, 1449 AH |
| Start of the 1449 - 1450 H academic year | Term start | 22 August 2027 | Rabiʻ I 20, 1449 AH |
Most-asked by parents
Quick answers to the most-asked questions about the Saudi academic calendar and official holidays.
When does the 1448 year start?
School starts on August 23, 2026 for all students in Saudi Arabia.
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 Saudi Arabia.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about terms, breaks, and exams.
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