Saudi School Holidays 2026–2027
The Saudi general-education calendar for 1448 AH (2026–2027), with every school break and a live countdown to the next one.
Next school holiday
Summer break 2027
Countdowns run to the end of the last school day (midnight Saudi time). Based on the Ministry of Education calendar; some extra long-weekend days differ by region.
Saudi school calendar 1448 (2026–2027)
| Break | First day off | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn break | Fri 20 Nov 2026 | Sun 29 Nov 2026 |
| Mid-year break | Fri 8 Jan 2027 | Sun 17 Jan 2027 (second semester starts) |
| Founding Day break | Fri 19 Feb 2027 | Tue 23 Feb 2027 |
| Eid al-Fitr break | Fri 26 Feb 2027 | Sun 14 Mar 2027 |
| Eid al-Adha break | Fri 7 May 2027 (30 Apr in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Taif) | Sun 23 May 2027 |
| Summer break (end of year) | Thu 24 Jun 2027 (1 Jul in Makkah region) | Sun 22 Aug 2027 (new year 1449) |
The 1448 school year has two semesters. The first semester started on Sunday 23 August 2026 and the second semester starts on Sunday 17 January 2027, after the mid-year break.
Long weekends
The Ministry of Education also approved extra days off attached to weekends, which vary by region. In Riyadh, for example: Sunday 29 November 2026, Thursday 7 January 2027 and Sunday 11 April 2027. Check your local education department for your city.
Planning a trip?
- The Eid al-Fitr break (26 Feb – 13 Mar 2027) is the longest break of the year after summer.
- Flights and hotels around the Founding Day long weekend book up early.
- See all Saudi public holidays 2027 for the official holiday dates.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next school holiday in Saudi Arabia?
The live countdown at the top of this page always shows the next school break in the 1448 calendar.
When is the autumn break 2026 in Saudi schools?
From Friday 20 November to Saturday 28 November 2026; school resumes on Sunday 29 November.
When does the 2027 summer break start in Saudi Arabia?
Thursday 24 June 2027, or 1 July 2027 in the Makkah region. The new school year starts on Sunday 22 August 2027.
How long is the Eid al-Fitr school holiday 2027?
From Friday 26 February to Saturday 13 March 2027, with school resuming on Sunday 14 March.