Academic Calendar
Academic Year Begins
24 August 2026
Winter Break
21 December 2026
Spring Break
5 April 2027
Summer Break
5 July 2027
Semester 1 - Fall Semester
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 17 August 2026 | All Faculty and Academic Administrators report to work |
| Monday - Friday | 17 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 | New students' orientation, placement/makeup/re-sit exams |
| Monday - Friday | 17 August 2026 to 28 August 2026 | Registration Adjustments |
| Monday | 24 August 2026 | Classes begin |
| Friday | 11 December 2026 | Last Teaching Day |
| Saturday - Saturday | 12 December 2026 to 19 December 2026 | Final Exams - Semester 1 |
| Monday - Friday | 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 | Winter break for students |
Semester 2 - Spring Semester
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4 January 2027 | Classes begin |
| Monday - Friday | 4 January 2027 to 8 January 2027 | New students' orientation, registration adjustments, and placement exams |
| Tuesday - Wednesday | 5 January 2027 to 6 January 2027 | Makeup/ re-sit exams |
| Monday - Friday | 5 April 2027 to 9 April 2027 | Spring break for students |
| Monday | 12 April 2027 | Students return from spring break |
| Friday | 30 April 2027 | Last Teaching Day |
| Monday - Friday | 3 May 2027 to 14 May 2027 | Final Exams - Semester 2 |
Semester 3 - Summer Semester
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 24 May 2027 | Classes begin |
| Monday | 28 June 2027 | Last Teaching Day |
| Tuesday - Friday | 29 June 2027 to 2 July 2027 | Final exams - Summer |
| Tuesday - Friday | 29 June 2027 to 2 July 2027 | Spring Assessment re-sit period |
| Monday - Friday | 5 July 2027 to 27 August 2027 | Summer break for students |
Up Coming - Academic Calendar
Semester 1 - Fall Semester
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 16 August 2027 | All Faculty and Academic Administrators report to work |
| Monday | 23 August 2027 | Classes begin |
Holidays
Religious and Public Holidays
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 Muharram 1448 AH * | Islamic New Year |
| 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH* | Prophet’s Birthday |
| 30 November 2026 | Commemoration Day |
| 2 December 2026 to 3 December 2026 | UAE National Day |
| 1 January 2027 | New Year’s Day |
| 29 Ramadan 1448 AH* to 3 Shawwal 1448 AH* | Eid Al Fitr |
| 9 Dhu al Hijjah 1448 AH* | Arafah day |
| 10 Dhu al Hijjah 1448 AH* to 12 Dhu al Hijjah 1448 AH* | Eid Al Adha |
| 1 Muharram 1449 AH * | Islamic New Year |
** Religious holidays are subject to confirmation.