UAE school students will begin their winter break on December 8, 2025, enjoying nearly a month off until January 4, 2026, according to the Ministry of Education’s official 2025–2026 academic calendar. The holiday coincides with make-up exams and offers extended time for families to travel or rest before school resumes.
The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that public and private schools will be closed on December 1 and 2, 2025, in observance of National Day (Eid Al Etihad). Students are set to return on December 3, aligning the school holiday with paid breaks for both government and private-sector workers.
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