Indian curriculum schools across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced an early spring break for students from 9 March 2026 to 22 March 2026. The decision follows changes to the national academic calendar issued by the UAE’s education authorities, prompting schools to adjust their schedules accordingly. The revised holiday schedule applies to both public and private schools as well as universities, covering students, teaching staff, and administrative personnel across the country.
UAE Authorities Advance Spring Break Schedule
Education authorities in the UAE confirmed that the spring holiday will now begin on Monday, 9 March 2026, and continue until Sunday, 22 March 2026. Schools and universities will resume classes on 23 March 2026 after the two-week break. Previously, the academic calendar had scheduled the spring vacation to start on 16 March 2026 and run until 27 March 2026. However, authorities decided to move the break forward by one week to better align with current circumstances and institutional planning. The updated schedule was announced jointly by the UAE Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which oversee the country’s academic calendar.
Impact on Indian Curriculum Schools
Indian schools in the UAE, including institutions affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, and other Indian education boards, have adopted the revised holiday schedule. Before announcing the revised break dates, school administrations reviewed official guidance from UAE authorities and communicated the update to parents and students. Key points regarding the revised spring break include:
- Holiday period: 9 March 2026 – 22 March 2026
- Applies to students, teachers, and administrative staff
- Schools and universities to reopen on 23 March 2026
- Change applies to both public and private institutions across the UAE
The adjustment also affects academic activities such as assessments and end-of-term academic planning in several schools.
Academic Calendar Changes in the UAE
The UAE government periodically revises the academic calendar to ensure alignment across institutions and respond to broader administrative or policy considerations. Under the earlier academic schedule for the 2025–26 academic year, the spring break was planned for 16 March 2026 to 29 March 2026, followed by the start of the next term. However, the latest decision advances the break to 9 March 2026, effectively shifting the holiday period by one week while maintaining the overall two-week duration.
Guidance for Parents and Students
School administrations have advised parents and students to follow official communications regarding academic schedules and travel plans during the break period. Education authorities emphasised that the revised calendar aims to ensure consistent planning for schools, families, and academic staff across the country. With the announcement of the early spring break, students in Indian schools and other institutions in the UAE will now have a two-week holiday before classes resume later in March 2026, marking a key adjustment in the current academic term.