Dubai private schools to close for Eid al-Adha from May 25 to 29

Private schools in Dubai will observe the Eid al-Adha holiday from Monday, May 25, to Friday, May 29, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority has confirmed.

The break follows the unified academic calendar. Classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, June 1.

When do Dubai private schools close for Eid al-Adha 2026?

Dubai private schools will close from Monday, May 25, and reopen on Monday, June 1, 2026.

The five-day Eid al-Adha holiday runs through Friday, May 29, covering students, teachers and administrative staff at private educational institutions across the emirate.

When is Eid al-Adha expected to fall this year?

Eid al-Adha is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, based on astronomical calculations.

The dates were indicated by Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the board of directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences.

As with all Islamic holidays, the final dates remain subject to the official moon sighting.

What is the Day of Arafah and why does it matter?

The Day of Arafah falls on Tuesday, May 26, a day before Eid al-Adha.

It marks the most important day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, observed in Saudi Arabia, and holds deep significance across the Islamic world.

Authorities extended wishes to students, staff and families, praying for blessings during the holiday period.