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 2026-27 academic year.
Academic Calendar 2026-27
Winter Term | |
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| First Day of School for Year 7, Year 11 and new joiners in FS2-Year 6 | Monday 31st August 2026 |
| First Day of School for all returning students and new joiners in Years 8-10 | Tuesday 1st September 2026 |
| Phased start for FS1 | Monday 31st August - Friday 4th September 2026 |
| Half Term Break | Monday 19th to Friday 23rd October 2026 |
| UAE National Day | Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th December 2026 |
| Winter Break | Monday 14th December 2026 to Friday 1st January 2027 |
Spring Term | |
|---|---|
| First Day of Term 2 | Monday 4th January 2027 |
| Eid Al Fitr* | Monday 8th to Friday 12th March 2027 |
| Term Ends | Friday 2nd April 2027 |
Summer Term | |
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| First Day of Term 3 | Monday 12th April 2027 |
| Eid Al Adha* | Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th May 2027 |
| Last Day of School | Friday 2nd July 2027 |
*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.