Several schools across the UAE have begun issuing winter break reminders months in advance this year, allowing families to plan their holidays without disrupting their children’s studies.
The Ministry of Education (MoE) and other education regulators across the emirates approved the 2025–2026 school calendar before the academic year began, which started in April for Asian curriculum schools and in September for international curriculum schools.
The first term will conclude with a four-week winter break, an extension from the previous three-week schedule.
The break will run from December 8, 2025, to January 4, 2026, with classes resuming on January 5. This extended break is intended to give students more time to recharge after a demanding term and participate in national and community activities.
Schools have emphasized that, while family time is important, vacations should ideally be limited to the official break unless there is an emergency.
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