UAE School Holidays 2018
This page contains a calendar of all 2018 school holiday and term dates for the UAE. These dates are unlikely to be modified. However, please check back regularly for any updates that may occur.
| School Term/Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 10 Sep 2017 (Sun) | 14 Dec 2017 (Thu) |
| Winter Holidays | 15 Dec 2017 (Fri) | 13 Jan 2018 (Sat) |
| Term 2 | 14 Jan 2018 (Sun) | 22 Mar 2018 (Thu) |
| Spring Holidays | 23 Mar 2018 (Fri) | 7 Apr 2018 (Sat) |
| Term 3 | 8 Apr 2018 (Sun) | 5 Jul 2018 (Thu) |
| Summer Holidays | 6 Jul 2018 (Fri) | Sep 2018 |
Visit moe.gov.ae for the original release.
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.