UAE announces early spring break holiday for all schools
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- Schools and universities to start holiday on March 9.
- Break coincides with upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday.
The United Arab Emirates announced that spring break for all schools and universities will begin one week earlier than planned. Classes will now pause on Monday, March 9, and resume Monday, March 23, according to a joint statement from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
The change affects all students, academic staff, and administrative personnel across public and private schools and universities. Authorities said the adjustment follows a week of distance learning and a minor update to the academic calendar.
Eid Al Fitr holiday alignment
The two-week spring break will overlap with Eid Al Fitr, which begins Thursday, March 19. Public sector employees will have Thursday through Sunday off, while private sector workers will have Thursday to Saturday off, in addition to the usual Sunday weekend.
Officials emphasized that the move aims to provide continuity for students and staff while accommodating the upcoming religious holiday.
