In line with the unified academic calendar, Dubai private schools will begin their Eid Al Adha break on Monday, May 25, with the holiday running through to Friday, May 31. Classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, June 1.
The announcement comes from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), which oversees private education in the emirate.
KHDA confirms Eid Al Adha holiday dates for Dubai private schools in 2025
“On this occasion, we extend our sincerest best wishes to you, praying that Allah showers you with blessings. We wish you a happy holiday and wonderful times with your families and loved ones,” the announcement said.
The holiday period covers a total of nine days including the weekends falling on May 23-24 and 30-31 , giving students, teachers, and staff time off ahead of the return to classrooms on June 1.
The schedule applies uniformly to all private educational institutions operating under the KHDA’s jurisdiction in Dubai, as set out in the unified academic calendar.
What is Eid Al Adha?
Eid Al Adha, which translates to “Feast of the Sacrifice,” is the second of the two principal festivals in Islam, alongside Eid Al Fitr. It falls on the 10th of Dhu’l-Hijja, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar.
During Eid Al Adha, families perform a communal prayer, sacrifice an animal, and divide the meat among the poor, relatives, and friends. The festival is also marked by visits to family and the exchange of gifts.
People dress in their finest garments, often having purchased new clothes for the occasion.
