If your kid(s) just started the new 2024-2025 academic year last week, but you’re already looking forward to the next family vacation, don’t worry – you’re not the only one! The good thing about schools in Dubai is that the holiday schedule is pretty predictable and very transparent. By the start of the academic year, you will already be able to find a calendar of events your child’s school will go through right up till 2025 summer vacation time. So, if you’re eager to know when you should mark holiday days on your calendars, then keep reading because I will reveal everything.
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How Dubai School Holidays Work
School holidays are fixed in advance by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). All private schools in Dubai are required to follow this official schedule, which outlines when the academic year begins and ends and where the breaks fall.
Key Dates For The 2024-2025 School Holidays
Here’s a breakdown of the important dates for the September academic year:
- School Year Starts: Monday, August 26, 2024
- Winter Break Begins: Monday, December 16, 2024
- Classes Resume After Winter Break: Monday, January 6, 2025
- Spring Break Begins: Monday, March 24, 2025
- Classes Resume After Spring Break: Monday, April 7, 2025
- Classes Resume for MoE Curriculum Schools: Monday, April 14, 2025
- Last Day of School: No date earlier than Friday, June 27, 2025
Here’s a breakdown of the important dates for the April academic year:
- School Year Starts: Monday, April 1, 2024
- Summer Break Begins: Monday, July 1, 2024
- Classes Resume After Summer Break: Monday, August 26, 2024
- Winter Break Begins: Monday, December 16, 2024
- Classes Resume After Winter Break: Monday, January 6, 2024
- Last Day of School: Between March 1 – March 31, 2025 (“Private schools can close any day in March 2025, subject to the school fulfilling the stipulated number of school days and receiving KHDA approval.” according to the KHDA)
Also read: The UAE 2025 Public Holiday List Has Been Announced – How Many Long Weekends Will We Have?
Don’t Forget Public Holidays!
While these are the fixed school holidays, don’t forget that UAE public holidays will also add extra days off throughout the year. These holidays aren’t always set in advance, such as 3. Arafat Day & Eid Al Adha holiday in June. So, keep an eye on Gulf Buzz as we will always keep you updated on the latest happenings in Dubai & UAE!
Time To Plan Ahead!
With these dates in mind, now’s the perfect time to start planning your next family holiday or weekend getaway. Whether you’re thinking of a winter escape or a spring adventure, knowing the school holiday schedule helps you organize those trips well in advance. Make sure to mark your calendars and enjoy all the breaks this school year has to offer!
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