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Dubai Schools Confirm Summer Break Dates Starting July 4
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Private and public school students will begin a seven-week holiday before the 2024-2025 academic year resumes in late August.
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) have confirmed that the 2023-2024 academic year will officially conclude on July 4, 2024. The date marks the beginning of a seven-week summer break for students across the emirate’s public and private school sectors. Academic Calendar Deadlines According to the official academic calendar, the last day of instruction for the current term is July 4. Students will begin their summer holidays on July 5, 2024. While most schools adhere strictly to this timeline, some private institutions may have minor variations in their closing dates based on their specific curriculum requirements, provided they fulfill the mandatory minimum of 182 instructional days. For educational staff and administrators, the summer hiatus is shorter. School faculty are scheduled to return to campuses on August 19, 2024, to finalize preparations for the incoming cohort of students. This preparatory week precedes the official start of the new academic cycle. 2024-2025 Academic Year Launch The 2024-2025 academic year is set to commence on Monday, August 26, 2024. This applies to all schools following the Ministry of…