The 1448 school year at a glance
| Event | Gregorian | Hijri |
|---|---|---|
| School starts | Sunday 23 August 2026 | 10 Rabiʿ al-Awwal 1448 |
| Fall break (after school) | Thursday 19 November 2026 | 9 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 |
| Back to school | Sunday 29 November 2026 | 19 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 |
| Mid-year break (after school) | Thursday 7 January 2027 | 29 Rajab 1448 |
| Second semester starts | Sunday 17 January 2027 | 9 Shaʿban 1448 |
| Founding Day holiday | 21–22 February 2027 | 14–15 Ramadan 1448 |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday (after school) | Thursday 25 February 2027 | 18 Ramadan 1448 |
| Back to school | Sunday 14 March 2027 | 6 Shawwal 1448 |
| Eid al-Adha holiday (after school) | Thursday 6 May 2027 | 29 Dhu al-Qaʿdah 1448 |
| Back to school | Sunday 23 May 2027 | 17 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 |
| End of the year (after school) | Thursday 24 June 2027 | 19 Muharram 1449 |
The school year is back to two semesters, as approved by the Ministry of Education. Education departments in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and Taif have some different dates, such as a later start and end, so check with your department.
See Ramadan’s dates with the Ramadan countdown, and whole months in the Hijri calendar.