Get the official KHDA school calendar for Dubai private schools in 2025–26. Includes start dates, holidays, breaks & 182-day rule for all curriculums
Planning your child’s academic year in advance helps avoid last-minute surprises and ensures a smooth school journey. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released the official UAE academic calendar 2025 for all private schools in Dubai.
These dates apply to all schools, no matter the curriculum, and follow the rule of having at least 182 instructional days.
Below is a clear breakdown of the important school dates for the upcoming academic year.
KHDA divides school calendars based on when the academic year begins—September-start (used by most international schools) and April-start (mostly followed by Indian curriculum schools like CBSE/ICSE).
International, British, American, IB, and MoE curriculums
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