We are open all year round, only closing for public holidays (as deemed by the Ministry), Easter Sunday & Monday, for a period between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and for pupil free days throughout the term.
We run an optional summer program during July and August. Depending on demand only Saadiyat and one of our other branches will be open over this time, but children from any other branches can attend the programme.
We have four terms:
- September – December
- January – March
- April – June
- July – August (optional holiday program)
Academic Calendar 2025/26
Autumn Term 2025
| Event | Day(s) | Date |
| Pupil Free Days closed | Monday - Tuesday | September 1-2 |
| First Day of Autumn Term | Wednesday | September 3 |
| Prophet Mohammed Birthday** closed | Friday | September 5 |
| UAE National Day** closed | Tuesday - Wednesday | December 2 - 3 |
| Christmas/New Year Break closed | Monday - Wednesday | December 22 - 31 |
Spring Term 2026
| Event | Day(s) | Date |
| New Year’s Day Holiday | Thursday | January 1 |
| Pupil Free Day closed | Friday | Jan 2 |
| First day of Spring Term | Monday | January 5 |
| Ramadan hours start* | Wednesday | February 18 |
| Pupil Free Day, Spring Break & Eid Al Fitr** closed | Wednesday - Wednesday | March 18 - 25 |
Summer Term 2026
| Event | Day(s) | Date |
| First day of Summer Term | Wednesday | April 1 |
| Eid Al Adha Holiday closed | Tuesday - Friday | May 26 - 29 |
| Islamic New Year** | Tuesday | June 16 |
| Last Day of Summer Term | Friday | June 26 |
| Pupil Free Day closed | Monday - Tuesday | June 29 - 30 |
Summer Holiday Program 2026
| Event | Day(s) | Date |
| First day of Summer Holiday Program | Wednesday | July 1 |
| Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | Wednesday | August 26 |
| End of Summer Holiday Program | Friday | August 28 |
| Pupil Free Day closed | Monday | August 31 |
Notes
*The Holy Month of Ramadan will be starting on approximately 22 March 2023 and ending on approximately 21 April 2023 (subject to lunar observations). In accordance with Ministry regulations, the Nursery will be open for shorter hours during this period (please refer to the Terms and Conditions).
**Based on lunar observations or Government announcements; these dates may vary by one or two days and we will be advised by the Ministry as to when we will be closed.
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There may be NO Koala Club (afternoon program) during the Summer Holiday Program (July & August). Due to the predicted date of the Eid Al Adha holiday happening during the Summer program, the Nursery MAY be closed all week. Please be prepared for this.
Please Note – Calendar dates subject to change
