Brief
UAE schools resume classes on Oct. 19 after mid‑term break
The Ministry of Education’s calendar sets Oct 19 as the return date for most schools, while some private curricula may vary.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Thousands of students across the United Arab Emirates will be back in classrooms on Monday, Oct 19, after the first‑term mid‑term break that began on Oct 12, Gulf News reported.
What happened
The week‑long break, part of the 2026‑2027 academic calendar, ends on Oct 19 for public schools and private schools that follow the Ministry of Education’s curriculum. The Ministry’s calendar allows other private schools to set different return dates, provided the total break does not exceed five school days. In Sharjah, separate regulatory arrangements apply.
What the reports add
Gulf News notes that schools will now focus on identifying learning gaps, reviewing assessment results and providing extra support to pupils who have fallen behind. It also highlights that the remaining weeks of the term will be used to gauge how well students have mastered material, rather than merely completing prescribed lessons. The outlet adds that clear communication with families about assessment outcomes and improvement steps will be a priority.
What was said
The article does not contain direct quotations but attributes the information to the Ministry of Education’s academic calendar and to school officials responsible for monitoring attendance and academic progress.
How it came about
The Oct 19 return follows the unified half‑term break announced earlier in the month, which ran from Oct 12‑16 for schools on the national calendar. Gulf News previously covered the half‑term schedule and its impact on CBSE‑affiliated schools in its Oct 2 piece UAE schools adopt October half‑term while CBSE schools continue classes. The current reopening marks the start of the final stretch of the term, leading up to the winter holiday beginning Dec 14, 2026.
Key facts
- UAE schools resume on Oct 19 after a week‑long mid‑term break that started on Oct 12. (gulfnews.com)
- The Ministry of Education’s calendar applies to public schools and private schools following its curriculum. (gulfnews.com)
- Private schools using other curricula may set a different return date, but the break must not exceed five school days. (gulfnews.com)
- The next major holiday is the winter break, starting Dec 14, 2026, with classes resuming Jan 4, 2027. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “UAE schools reopen October 19: Full holiday calendar”
