Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has announced a 23-day school holiday for all students and teachers across the Kingdom. The break coincides with the official Eid al-Fitr holiday and is in line with the approved academic calendar for the year 1447 AH.
The ministry confirmed that the actual holiday period will begin at the finish of the school day on Thursday, Ramadan 16, 1447 AH, corresponding to March 5, 2026. Classes will resume on Sunday, Shawwal 10, 1447 AH, or March 29, 2026. This means the holiday is just nine days away from the date of the announcement.
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The Ministry also revealed the remaining holidays for the current academic year 1447 AH, including:
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday: Begins at the end of Ramadan 17, 1447 AH and lasts until Shawwal 9, 1447 AH.
- Eid al-Adha Holiday: Starts on Dhu al-Hijjah 5, 1447 AH, and ends on Dhu al-Hijjah 15, 1447 AH.
- End-of-Year Holiday: Students will receive this break starting on Muharram 10, 1448 AH.
In an effort to ensure the continuity of the educational process during the month of Ramadan, the Ministry announced several measures, including the start of the first-term exams for all levels on Monday, February 23, 2025. Evaluation will continue until the start of the Eid al-Fitr holiday. A score of zero will be recorded for any student who misses an exam without a valid medical excuse.
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The Ministry has also set the dates for the start and end of the academic year for the next three years:
- Year 1449/1448 AH: Begins on Rabi’ al-Awwal 10, 1448 AH, and ends on Muharram 19, 1449 AH.
- Year 1450/1449 AH: Begins on Rabi’ al-Awwal 20, 1449 AH, and ends on Muharram 29, 1450 AH.
- Year 1451/1450 AH: Begins on Rabi’ al-Awwal 29, 1450 AH, and ends on Safar 16, 1451 AH.
