Some UAE Indian curriculum schools plan four-day Diwali break in November
With the holiday adjoining the weekend, our families can enjoy a welcome four-day break—a wonderful opportunity to pause, reconnect, and create lasting memories with loved ones.
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Indian curriculum schools in the UAE are planning extended Diwali breaks this year. Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, and some schools are aligning their holiday schedules with the weekend to create four-day breaks for families. GEMS Our Own Indian School in Dubai and Shining Star International School in Abu Dhabi are among those offering the extended break, allowing students extra time to celebrate with family. Schools must maintain required instructional days set by education authorities—ADEK in Abu Dhabi allows a maximum of 196 teaching days with a minimum of 191. However, not all Indian curriculum schools will offer additional Diwali holidays. Sharjah Indian School explained that with three days off per week, schools have limited flexibility to allocate separate festival holidays and must plan Diwali celebrations within the existing academic calendar.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 28 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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