UAE schools reopen August 31 after summer break; three-day weekend ends August 30
Schools across the UAE reopen the next day. Yes, irrespective of when the academic year begins, the first day back at school after the summer break is Monday, August 31.
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Families in the UAE will get one final three-day weekend before children head back to classrooms for the 2026-27 academic year, with Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Birthday holiday falling on Friday, August 28. The paid public holiday applies to federal government and private-sector employees, meaning those on a regular Saturday-Sunday weekend will have three days off from August 28 to 30. Schools across the UAE reopen the next day. The first day back at school after the summer break is Monday, August 31, irrespective of when the academic year begins. For MOE private schools, the first mid-term break begins on Monday, October 12. The winter break begins on Monday, December 14, 2026, with pupils returning to class on Monday, January 4, 2027. For September-start schools, the spring holiday runs April 5–12, 2027, and the academic year ends on Friday, July 2, 2027.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 13 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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