The UAE confirms the dates of the new school year for 2025–2026: Major changes should be known to each parents. world News

UAE’s 2025-2026 School Year lasts from 25 August to 3 July, with three mid-term brakes and one winter holiday/ image: Pael

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With a few weeks to go before the start of the new school year, UAE has introduced a significant change that schools across the country have planned their academic program. A newly approved integrated integrated calendar for 2025–2026 academic year will be effective for all public and private schools across the country. This step approved by the Council of Education, Human Development and Community Development is an important step in aligning educational years across the country to give better support to students, families and comprehensive community.

The new educational calendar introduces the school year, term brakes and fixed, integrated dates for every school of UAE, term brakes and holidays. This standardization is not only about convenience; This reflects a comprehensive vision aligning with the ‘year of the community’ initiative of the country. By coordinating the school schedule, MOE aims to create an environment where students can flourish academically, while enjoying quality time with their families and participate in community life. Education Minister Sara Al Amiri emphasized that this change represents “qualitative changes” in the management of the school year. He said that the calendar now acts as a strategic national tool, increases educational quality and promotes social harmony. Additionally, by aligning school holidays with community, cultural and tourism activities, the calendar helps to create a strong relationship between education and society on a large scale.

The academic year officially starts from August 25, 2025. The calendar is structured around three words, each to ensure that students are spread with a break over time to relax and attach to national events:

This schedule is designed to balance educational hardness with student welfare, providing structured time for comfort and family engagement throughout the year.

Introduction to mid -term brake to reduce educational pressure

A remarkable addition to the calendar is the beginning of mid -term brakes for both public and private schools after the government course. These small brakes are strategically kept to help students manage academic pressure and maintain mental and physical welfare:

These mid-term poses encourage students to spend quality time with their families and support the overall objective of a balanced and healthy educational experience. For private schools that do not follow government courses, MOE has allowed mid-term brake schedule within October and February. Each brake should not exceed five consecutive days and cannot be moved beyond these months. This ensures that schools can meet operating requirements when combined with the national calendar.

Ensure stability and compliance

To maintain the integrity of the academic year, MOE said that all schools follow strictly approved calendars. This involves the final assessment and meeting the requirements of the course during the last week of each word, making sure the students remain until the last day of the school. The only exception applies to grades included in pre-influential international examinations. In addition, private schools that follow government courses should align with the centralized test calendar used by public schools, which strengthens a harmonious national approach to education standards.

FAQS:

Q. What are the official start and last dates of the academic year? The school year starts from 25 August 2025 and ends on 3 July 2026, except Sharjah, where it ends on 2 July 2026.Q. To which integrated calendar applies? This applies to all public and private schools of the UAE regardless of the course.Q. What are the main changes in the calendar? Standard term dates, four weeks winter brakes, and three new mid-term brakes throughout the year.Q. Are there exceptions or flexibility to some schools? Private schools that do not follow government courses can determine the time of October and February brakes (up to five days), but within strict boundaries to combine with the national calendar.