Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has announced a 23-day school break for all students and teachers across the Kingdom, aligning with the official Eid al-Fitr holiday and the approved academic calendar for the year 1447 AH. The move provides a significant respite for the educational community as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan approaches, a period often marked by adjusted schedules and increased religious observance.
The ministry confirmed that the official holiday will begin at the end of the school day on Thursday, March 5, 2026, corresponding to the 16th of Ramadan 1447 AH, with classes resuming on Sunday, March 29, 2026, or the 10th of Shawwal 1447 AH. This means the break is just nine days away from the date of the announcement.
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The Ministry also outlined the remaining holidays for the current academic year 1447 AH:
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday: Beginning at the end of the 17th of Ramadan 1447 AH and lasting until the 9th of Shawwal 1447 AH.
- Eid al-Adha Holiday: Running from the 5th to the 15th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH.
- End-of-Year Break: Commencing on the 10th of Muharram 1448 AH.
In an effort to ensure the continuity of the educational process during Ramadan, the Ministry announced that first-term exams for all levels will begin on Monday, February 23, 2025, with assessments continuing until the start of the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Students who miss an exam without a valid medical excuse will receive a score of zero. The development underscores the Ministry’s commitment to maintaining academic standards even during religious observances.
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The Ministry has also set the start and end dates for the next three academic years as follows:
- Year 1448/1449 AH: Beginning on the 10th of Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH, ending on the 19th of Muharram 1449 AH.
- Year 1449/1450 AH: Starting on the 20th of Rabi’ al-Awwal 1449 AH, concluding on the 29th of Muharram 1450 AH.
- Year 1450/1451 AH: Commencing on the 29th of Rabi’ al-Awwal 1450 AH and finishing on the 16th of Safar 1451 AH.
