UAE School Holidays 2019 and 2020
This page contains a calendar of all 2019 and 2020 school holiday dates for the UAE. These dates are unlikely to be modified. However, please check back regularly for any updates that may occur.
School Calendar 2018-2019
| School Calendar | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 2 Sep 2018 (Sun) | |
| Winter Holidays | 16 Dec 2018 (Sun) | 10 Jan 2019 (Thu) |
| Spring Holidays | 31 Mar 2019 (Sun) | 11 Apr 2019 (Thu) |
| Summer Holidays | 5 Jul 2019 (Fri) | 31 Aug 2019 (Sat) |
School Calendar 2019-2020
| School Calendar | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 1 Sep 2019 (Sun) | |
| Winter Holidays | 15 Dec 2019 (Sun) | 9 Jan 2020 (Thu) |
| Spring Holidays | 29 Mar 2020 (Sun) | 9 Apr 2020 (Thu) |
| Summer Holidays | 3 Jul 2020 (Fri) | 29 Aug 2020 (Sat) |
Visit moe.gov.ae for the original releases for school calendar year 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.
The school term and holiday dates in the United Arab of Emirates are regulated by the Ministry of Education.
The academic calendar in the UAE begins in summer (August) every year. There are 3 terms in each academic year – with 3 holidays in between. Winter holidays span across 3 weeks; while spring holidays are around 2 weeks. Among the three holidays, the summer holidays give students the most time off of up to 7 weeks. In addition, private schools in the UAE are given a one week window of flexibility with dates to accommodate foreign exam schedules.
School holidays, especially in summer are a prime time for activities and family travels. So, make sure to book your family holiday plans in advance.