UAE Holidays Announced: 9-Day Mid-term Break Announced In Some Schools

In UAE, some students are currently enjoying their midterm break which started on Monday, while others are looking forward to their upcoming half-term break starting on Thursday.

The duration of the breaks varies among different schools, with some being closed from February 13 to 17, others closed only on February 13 and 14, and a few beginning their midterm break on Thursday, February 16. Knowing when schools are closed can be helpful for planning purposes. 

Several UAE schools have announced a 9-day midterm holiday: Here’s what you need to know

The next vacation in the UAE will last nine days and four days, respectively, because the weekend falls on February 11 and 12, as well as February 18 and 19. During this time, the majority of schools will be closed, and classes are expected to resume on Monday, February 20. The length of the holidays can be useful information for planning.

The majority of American curriculum schools in the UAE do not have a half-term vacation at this time of year, although mid-term holidays are typical for schools following the British and IB curricula.

Indian curriculum schools, on the other hand, often have a fortnight off in March rather than a break during this time. When organizing activities or booking trips, it can be useful to be aware of the different sorts of schools’ vacation calendars.

The dates for Eid Al Fitr are set according to the UAE Cabinet‘s authorized holiday calendar, which runs from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. The celebration is anticipated to fall between Thursday, April 20, and Sunday, April 23, according to astronomical estimates, however, the precise dates depend on moon sighting.

The Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha holidays will take place from Tuesday, June 27, through Friday, June 30.No matter the type of curriculum they teach, all schools in the UAE are required to abide by the rule that summer vacation cannot last long.

There will be three additional vacations for public school pupils in the UAE during the second and third terms of the current academic year in addition to Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, and the rules regarding summer break.

The two-week-long spring vacation for public schools will take place from March 27 through April 7 in 2023. The spring break timetable for schools using the international curriculum will remain the same. Schools must provide at least 182 instructional days during the academic year.

For the remaining months of the present academic year, private schools that use foreign curriculum will either have a three-week break, as decided by each emirate and specific dates or two consecutive weeks and an additional week spread out over the course of the year.

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Here is a list of every UAE school holiday for 2023 so you can plan ahead and make the most of your family time. By doing this, you may anticipate spending quality time with your kids over these breaks and making memories that will last a lifetime.

In the UAE, there are a number of public holidays that must be remembered. There will be 13 public holidays in 2023, such as the summer vacations are expected to begin in late June and last in late August, although the exact dates have not yet been made public. There will be 13 public holidays in addition to the days off for children. Here are a few of these:

• Eid al-Fitr, which is scheduled to take place between April 20 and 23, will be the subject of the first two vacations.
• Arafat Day, the second day of the seven-day Hajj pilgrimage, will be observed as a national holiday on June 27.
• Eid al-Adha is anticipated to be observed from June 28 to 30.
• On July 19, there will be a holiday in observance of the Islamic New
• On December 1st, Commemoration Day will take place, and on December 2nd, National Day.
• Furthermore, a holiday will be observed on December 3rd, the day after National Day.

What is the UAE law on holidays?

The official dates for both festivals will be revealed following the appropriate moon sighting in Dubai, so keep that in mind. Making preparations with your children in advance can ensure that you have a wonderful time together as a family. With a calendar of most holidays at your disposal, it makes sense to do so.

In the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Education establishes the academic calendar that all public and private schools must adhere to. The average academic year begins in September and lasts through the end of June, with summer vacations beginning in late June and lasting until the end of August.

Separate from school breaks, the UAE government also determines the dates of national public holidays. These public holiday dates must be observed, and public and private schools must adjust their academic calendars accordingly.