School holidays
United Arab Emirates · 2026
2 school breaks in United Arab Emirates during 2026. Longest is 28 days (Winter Break).
All 2026 school breaks
2 totalListCalendar
Dec8
Winter Break
Dec 8 – Jan 4 · 28 days
28d
Mar16
Spring Break
Mar 16 – 29 · 14 days
14d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
8–Jan 4Winter Break
February 2026
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20Eid al-Fitr📅 3d
16–29Spring Break
April 2026
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May 2026
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26Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha🌉 4d
25Bridge day → Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha
June 2026
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16Hijri New Year🌉 4d
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July 2026
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August 2026
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25Prophet's Birthday🌉 4d
24Bridge day → Prophet's Birthday
September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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2National Day
3National Day (Day 2)🌉 4d
4Bridge day → National Day (Day 2)
Jan1
New Year's Day
Mar20
Eid al-Fitr
May26
Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha
Jun16
Hijri New Year
Aug25
Prophet's Birthday
Dec2
National Day
Dec3
National Day (Day 2)
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Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in United Arab Emirates 2026?
United Arab Emirates schools have 2 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
United Arab Emirates schools observe 2 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the winter school break in United Arab Emirates 2026?
The winter school break in United Arab Emirates runs December 8, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
When is the spring school break in United Arab Emirates 2026?
The spring school break in United Arab Emirates runs March 16, 2026 – March 29, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of United Arab Emirates. See the source link below for the official publication.