A Guide to Dubai School Holidays for 2024-2025

Dubai school holidays: As summer break ends and the kids head back to school, parents might feel relieved while children are grappling with vacation blues.

If you’re wondering about the next school holiday, here’s a handy guide to the Dubai school holidays for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Dubai School Holidays Year Overview

In Dubai, the school year typically starts in late August or early September and wraps up in late June. For 2024, most students’ last day of school was Friday, June 28. After a break, schools resumed on Monday, August 26.

Key Dates for 2024-2025 School Holidays:

• Start of the Academic Year: Monday, August 26, 2024
• Start of Winter Break: Monday, December 16, 2024
• Resumption of Classes After Winter Break: Monday, January 6, 2025
• Start of Spring Break: Monday, March 24, 2025
• Resumption of Classes After Spring Break: Monday, April 7, 2025
• Resumption of Classes After Spring Break (MoE Schools): Monday, April 14, 2025
• End of the Academic Year: (not before) Friday, June 27, 2025

Please note that UAE public holidays will be additional to these school holiday dates.

Understanding the Dubai school Holidays Schedule:

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) sets the school holiday pattern for all private schools in Dubai. While the academic year dates are consistent, UAE public holidays can vary, so it’s a good idea to check the official announcements for any changes.