UAE schools close for 9-day half-term break from October 12–18
Schools following the UAE's unified academic calendar will have their half-term break from Monday, October 12, to Friday, October 16, with classes resuming on Monday, October 19.
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Schools in the UAE following the unified academic calendar will close for a half-term break from Monday, October 12, to Friday, October 16, with classes resuming on Monday, October 19. Including the weekends before and after, students can enjoy a nine-day break from Saturday, October 10, to Sunday, October 18. Families are using the break in different ways — some are planning staycations within the UAE, others are travelling home to reconnect with extended family, and working parents are arranging playdates and neighbourhood activities to keep children engaged. Parents are balancing school assignments with relaxation, ensuring children return to the classroom refreshed when lessons resume.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 12 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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