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UAE Ministry Outlines School Summer Holiday Dates Through 2029

By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 13, 2026 · 2 min read

UAE Ministry Outlines School Summer Holiday Dates Through 2029

The UAE Ministry of Education has confirmed the official academic calendar and summer holiday start dates for all schools until 2029.

The UAE Ministry of Education has standardized the academic calendar through 2029, providing families and educators with a fixed timeline for summer holidays over the next five years. According to the approved schedule, schools will consistently conclude their academic years in late June or early July to accommodate the summer recess. Academic Calendars for 2024 and 2025 For the current 2023-2024 academic year, the final day of classes for students is June 28, 2024. In the following 2024-2025 academic cycle, the summer break is scheduled to begin on June 27, 2025. These dates apply to all public schools and private schools following the Ministry of Education curriculum. Five-Year Summer Break Schedule The long-term calendar outlines the following end dates for the upcoming academic years: 2025-2026: Summer holiday begins June 26, 2026. 2026-2027: Summer holiday begins July 1, 2027. 2027-2028: Summer holiday begins June 30, 2028. 2028-2029: Summer holiday begins June 29, 2029. Private School Regulations Private schools in Dubai and the Northern Emirates that follow international curricula (including British, American, and Indian systems) must adhere to the minimum number of 182 to…