School Calendar for Academic Year 2026 – 2027
Term 1 - 2026
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 20th August and Friday, 21st August | Induction for new staff |
| Monday, 24th August to Thursday, 27th August | Orientation Week for all staff |
| Friday, 28th August | Public Holiday for the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) |
| Monday, 31st August |
Orientation for new KG2 to Grade 11 students and all Grade 6 students (9:00 – 11:00 am). PreK and KG1 will have a staggered start to term as agreed by the homeroom teacher and parent/s. |
| Tuesday, 1st September | First day of term for all students PreK to Grade 12 |
| Monday, 12th October to Friday, 16th October | Mid-Term Break (school closed) |
| Wednesday, 28th October | Staff Professional Development (students finish at 12:00)* |
| Thursday, 5th November | Parent-Teacher Conference (8:00 am to 7:00 pm) for PreK to Grade 12 |
| Wednesday, 25th November | Dwight School Dubai’s UAE National Day celebrations |
| Wednesday, 2nd to Friday 4th December* | National Day (school closed) |
| Friday, 11th December | Last day of term – Winter Break |
* Public holiday, staff professional development days and any other school closure is subject to confirmation by the authorities nearer the time.
Term 2 - 2027
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| Monday, 4th January 2027 | First day of term |
| Thursday, 21st January* | Staff Professional Development (students finish at 12:00)* |
| Wednesday, 27th January | Dwight School Dubai’s International Day celebrations |
| Thursday, 28th January | Parent-Teacher Conference (4:00 to 7:00 pm) for Grades 10 & 12 only, following their mock examinations |
| Monday, 8th February* | Ramadan starts (exact start date is subject to confirmation. Shorter school days throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan) |
| Monday, 8th March to Friday, 12th March* | Eid al Fitr (school closed) |
| Thursday, 18th March | Parent-Teacher Conference (8:00 am to 7:00 pm) for PreK to Grade 12 |
| Friday, 2nd April | Last day of term – Spring Break |
* Public holiday, staff professional development days and any other school closure is subject to confirmation by the authorities nearer the time.
Term 3 - 2027
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| Monday, 12th April | First day of term |
| Monday, 17th to Tuesday, 18th May* | Eid al-Adha (school closed) |
| Tuesday, 1st June* | Staff Professional Development (students finish at 12:00)* |
| Friday, 2nd July | Islamic New Year (school closed) |
| Friday, 3rd July | Last day of term for students and teachers – Summer Break |
* Public holiday, staff professional development days and any other school closure is subject to confirmation by the authorities nearer the time.
