Saudi School Year Start Countdown
العربيةA countdown to the start of the school year in Saudi Arabia, plus the next school holiday and the full 1448 AH (2026–2027) holiday calendar approved by the Ministry of Education.
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Time left until Start of the school year
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Counting to midnight Makkah time (UTC+3).
School year: Start of the school year
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 1447 AH | Sunday, 24 August 2025 | 1 Rabi al-Awwal 1447 AH |
| 1448 AH | Sunday, 23 August 2026 | 10 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH |
| 1449 AH * | Sunday, 22 August 2027 | 20 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH |
* Provisional date — to be confirmed when the Ministry of Education approves the calendar.
School holidays, 1448 AH (2026–2027)
| Holiday | Starts |
|---|---|
| National Day holiday | Wednesday, 23 September 2026 — 12 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH |
| Autumn break | Friday, 20 November 2026 — 10 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH |
| Mid-year break | Friday, 8 January 2027 — 30 Rajab 1448 AH |
| Founding Day break | Friday, 19 February 2027 — 12 Ramadan 1448 AH |
| Eid al-Fitr break | Friday, 26 February 2027 — 19 Ramadan 1448 AH |
| Eid al-Adha break | Friday, 7 May 2027 — 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH |
| Summer holiday (end of the school year) | Thursday, 24 June 2027 — 19 Muharram 1449 AH |
Dates follow the general-education calendar approved by the Saudi Ministry of Education; some dates may differ in the Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and Taif education departments.
The 1448 AH school year
The 1448 AH school year began for students on Sunday 10 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 (23 August 2026) and ends when the summer holiday starts on Thursday 19 Muharram 1449 (24 June 2027). It includes holidays for National Day, an autumn break, a mid-year break, Founding Day, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
The provisional start of the 1449 AH school year is Sunday 22 August 2027 (20 Rabi al-Awwal 1449); it is marked “provisional” until officially confirmed.
How these dates are kept up to date
Dates on this page follow the general-education calendar announced by the Ministry of Education. We update the table when changes or a new calendar are published, and recommend checking the Ministry of Education website or your local education department, since some departments — such as Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and Taif — may have different dates at certain times.
Back-to-school tips
- Move bedtimes earlier gradually, starting at least a week before school.
- Buy supplies and uniforms before the final week to avoid the rush.
- Check timetables, the e-learning platform and login details early.
- Plan a back-to-school budget, and use the countdown timer to structure study sessions later.
To find the Hijri date of any day in the table, use the Hijri date converter.
1448 AH school holidays at a glance
- National Day holiday: from Wednesday 23 September 2026.
- Autumn break: from Friday 20 November 2026.
- Mid-year break: from Friday 8 January 2027.
- Founding Day break: from Friday 19 February 2027.
- Eid al-Fitr break: from Friday 26 February 2027.
- Eid al-Adha break: from Friday 7 May 2027.
- Summer holiday begins: Thursday 24 June 2027.
Each date is the first day of the break in the approved calendar; the table above shows the matching Hijri dates.
Frequently asked questions
When did the 1448 school year start?
On Sunday 23 August 2026 (10 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH) for students.
When does the 1448 summer holiday start?
On Thursday 24 June 2027 (19 Muharram 1449 AH), according to the approved calendar.
When does the 1449 school year start?
The provisional date is Sunday 22 August 2027, to be confirmed by the Ministry of Education.
What is the next school holiday?
It appears automatically under the countdown, with the number of days left.
Do dates differ between regions?
Some dates may differ in the Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and Taif education departments; check your department’s announcements.