UAE announces spring break dates for schools, universities in March 2026

The ministries said the break will apply across the education sector in the country

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The UAE Ministry of Education has confirmed the spring break dates for all students and staff in schools and universities. The break will commence on Monday, 9 March 2026, and conclude on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with classes resuming on Monday, 23 March 2026.

Key points

  • UAE education ministries confirm spring break dates for all students and staff.
  • The break will run from Monday, March 9 to Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • Classes and work resume on Monday, March 23, 2026, across all institutions.

The UAE Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced the spring break schedule for students and staff across schools and universities in the UAE.

The announcement followed approval by the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council (EHCD). The ministries said the break will apply across the education sector in the country.

Spring break dates across UAE education sector

According to the announcement, spring break will begin on Monday, March 9, 2026. The break will continue until Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The break will apply to students and academic and administrative staff, and will cover public and private schools and universities across the UAE.

“Classes and official working hours will resume on Monday, 23 March 2026,” the announcement said.

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