In UAE, the school-year calendar is set nationally. Exact dates for Ignite School are determined by AL WARQA THIRD.
Most UAE schools operate on a Late August – early July calendar.
Exact calendar: confirm with the school directly.
Typical UAE Academic Year
Approximate windows — dates vary by school. Confirm with Ignite School directly.
Start of academic year
Late Aug
End of academic year
Early Jul
Term 1
Late Aug – mid Dec
Term 2
Jan – late Mar
Term 3
Apr – early Jul
MOE-aligned schools follow a unified 3-term calendar. Private/international schools may vary.
Typical Holidays & Breaks
Most UAE schools observe these breaks.
Winter breakMid Dec – early Jan (~3 weeks)
Spring breakLate Mar – mid Apr (~2 weeks)
Eid al-FitrVaries (3–4 days)
Eid al-AdhaVaries (4–5 days)
UAE National Day2–3 December
Summer breakEarly Jul – late Aug
Why We Don't Show Exact Dates
Calendars vary between schools and may differ even within the same region. For the authoritative calendar of Ignite School, check the school's website.