Dubai schools must adopt unified October break dates
“KHDA reminds all private schools in Dubai to adhere to the unified academic calendar dates issued by the Ministry of Education in March 2026 for the 2026–27 academic year.
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Dubai private schools, particularly British curriculum schools, have revised the October mid-term break to October 12–16, 2026, with classes resuming on October 19. The dates align with the unified academic calendar approved by the Ministry of Education earlier this year. The KHDA has reminded all private schools to adhere to the calendar, which applies to most curricula. Indian, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani curriculum schools are exempt as they follow different schedules.
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Reported by: Gulf News 4 Sept 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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