Why some Dubai schools are moving October half-term forward
Families who booked flights or hotels around a mid-October school break may need to check their dates. Some private schools in Dubai recently notified parents that this year's half-term has been moved forward a week. The new dates were communicated as pupils returned to school for the 2026-27 academic year. New dates For those schools making the change, the October half-term break will now run…
Private schools in Dubai have adjusted their October half-term dates for the 2026-27 academic year, offering pupils a nine-day holiday. This change, which runs from October 12 to 16, was communicated to parents following the return to school. Schools such as Dove Green Private School, Greenfield International School, Jumeirah Primary School, and Gems Wellington International School have notified families of the revised dates.
The Ministry of Education announced a new three-year academic calendar in February, setting the first midterm break at October 12 to 16. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority, which regulates private schools in Dubai, has adopted this calendar. Schools following the Ministry of Education curriculum must adhere to the new dates, while others may opt to split their midterm break between October and February, provided the total does not exceed five school days.
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