8 September 20260809 ShareEducationSome Dubai schools moved the October mid-term break to 12–16 October, with classes resuming on 19 October. The change affects some schools rather than every school in the UAE. Parents should confirm the dates directly before booking travel or arranging childcare.
1 September 20260109 ShareEducation|Transport|Crime & SafetyThe UAE Ministry of Interior launched a school-road-safety campaign for the new academic year. It targets students, parents, school-bus drivers and supervisors with guidance on safer journeys and bus stops.
31 August 20263108 ShareGovernment|Education|CommunityUAE government employees received flexible working arrangements for the start of the 2026–2027 school year. Parents could take up to three hours for school drop-offs and collections, with wider flexibility during the first nursery week.
31 August 20263108 ShareEducationThe 2026–2027 school year began across public schools and private schools following the Ministry of Education curriculum on 31 August. The Ministry’s calendar also sets the first mid-term break for 12–18 October, with students returning on 19 October, giving families a confirmed schedule for the opening weeks of the academic year.
26 August 20262608 ShareEducation|TransportAbu Dhabi prepared more than 10,000 licensed school buses for the 2026–2027 academic year. The inspection programme was designed to support safe transport for more than 279,000 students.