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Saudi School Calendar 1448 (2026–2027)

Every break in the 1448 Saudi school year for general education, with a live countdown to the next one.

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Dates are for general education. Some regions (Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Taif) may start the Eid al-Adha break earlier. Check with your school.

1448 school calendar

  • Study starts

    Sunday, 23 August 2026

  • National Day holiday

    From Wednesday, 23 September 2026 to Thursday, 24 September 2026

    Back to school: Sunday, 27 September 2026

  • Autumn break

    From Friday, 20 November 2026 to Saturday, 28 November 2026

    Back to school: Sunday, 29 November 2026

  • Mid-year break

    From Friday, 8 January 2027 to Saturday, 16 January 2027

    Back to school: Sunday, 17 January 2027

  • Second semester starts

    Sunday, 17 January 2027

  • Founding Day holiday

    From Sunday, 21 February 2027 to Monday, 22 February 2027

    Back to school: Tuesday, 23 February 2027

  • Eid al-Fitr break

    From Friday, 26 February 2027 to Saturday, 13 March 2027

    Back to school: Sunday, 14 March 2027

  • Eid al-Adha break

    From Friday, 7 May 2027 to Saturday, 22 May 2027

    Back to school: Sunday, 23 May 2027

  • End of the school year

    Thursday, 24 June 2027

Frequently asked questions

When did the 1448 school year start?

Study started on Sunday 23 August 2026 (10 Rabi' al-awwal 1448) for general education.

When is the autumn break 2026?

The autumn break runs from Friday 20 November to Saturday 28 November 2026, and school returns on Sunday 29 November.

When is the mid-year break?

From Friday 8 January to Saturday 16 January 2027. The second semester starts on Sunday 17 January 2027.

When is the Eid al-Fitr school break 2027?

The last school day is Thursday 25 February 2027 and students return on Sunday 14 March 2027.

When does the 1448 school year end?

On Thursday 24 June 2027 (19 Muharram 1449).

Are the dates the same in every region?

Mostly. Some sources list an earlier Eid al-Adha break for Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and Taif. Check your school or education office for your region.