Your Guide to the School Year
At Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, we believe a well-structured academic year provides the foundation for exceptional learning and growth. Below, you’ll find a table outlining the key term dates and holidays for the 2025-26 academic year.
Academic Calendar 2025-26
Winter Term | |
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| First Day of School | 25th August 2025 |
| Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday* | 4th September 2025 |
| Half Term Break | 13th to 17th October 2025 |
| UAE National Day | 2nd and 3rd December 2025 |
| Winter Break | 8th December 2025 to 2nd January 2026 |
Spring Term | |
|---|---|
| First Day of Term 2 | 5th January 2026 |
| Spring Break | 16th March to 27th March 2026 |
| Eid Al-Fitr* | 18th to 20th March 2026 |
Summer Term | |
|---|---|
| First Day of Term 3 | 30th March 2026 |
| Expected Eid Al Adha* | 26th to 29th May 2026 |
| Islamic New Year | 16th June 2026 |
| Last Day of School | 3rd July 2026 |
*Dates are provisional and may change. Government holidays are tentative and depend on official announcements. Please refrain from making any travel plans until you receive confirmation from the school.