{
  "id": 17162982,
  "title": "Diwali 2026 in UAE: Which schools are giving students four or five days off?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/diwali-2026-in-uae-which-schools-are-giving-students-four-or-five",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T02:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-indian-schools-diwali-holidays-2026-1.500728689"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the United Arab Emirates, some Indian curriculum schools will grant students an extended Diwali break in 2026, ranging from four to five days. Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated on Sunday, November 8 this year. The break varies between schools, with some offering a four-day holiday, including the weekend, while others provide a five-day break from November 7 to 11. GEMS Our Own Indian School in Dubai will give students a four-day break, incorporating two days into their academic calendar alongside the weekend. The Indian High Group of Schools, on the other hand, is offering a five-day holiday from November 7 to 11, allowing families to celebrate or travel. While some schools will mark the occasion with cultural activities, others have decided to close for the holiday. Parents are advised to check their school's academic calendar or contact the administration to confirm the specific dates for Diwali holidays.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Students at some Indian curriculum schools in the UAE will enjoy an extended break for Diwali this year, with holidays ranging from four to five days as schools align their calendars with the weekend. Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, this year. While some schools have scheduled additional days off to allow families to celebrate or travel, others will mark the occasion through cultural…",
  "key_points": [
    "Four to five-day Diwali breaks planned in UAE schools in 2026",
    "GEMS Our Own Indian School in Dubai offers four-day break",
    "Indian High Group of Schools provides five-day holiday from Nov 7-11"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}