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Saudi Academic Calendar 1448 H

The 1447 – 1448 H (2026 - 2027) Saudi school calendar: term start dates, school holidays, exam windows, and the Eid Al-Adha and summer breaks — Hijri and Gregorian.

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Last updated: July 4, 2026

When does the 1448 H school year start in Saudi Arabia?

School starts on Sunday, Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026) for all students in Saudi Arabia, per the Ministry of Education.

  • Academic year start
  • Mid-year break
  • Last day / summer break
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A quick look at the nearest official dates in the academic calendar.

Term start

Start of the 1448 - 1449 H academic year

Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026)

First official school day for students in Saudi Arabia.

National

Saudi National Day 96 Break

Rabiʻ II 12, 1448 AH (23 September 2026)

Official public holiday for Saudi National Day.

Holiday

1448 Autumn Break

Jumada II 10, 1448 AH (20 November 2026)

Short autumn break within term 1.

Academic calendar table

Full 1447 - 1448 H (2026 - 2027) academic-calendar schedule with Hijri and Gregorian dates.

EventTypeHijri
Start of Eid Al-Adha 1447 BreakHolidayDhuʻl-Hijjah 5, 1447 AH
End of Eid Al-Adha 1447 BreakHolidayDhuʻl-Hijjah 15, 1447 AH
Start of 1447 End-of-year BreakTerm endMuharram 10, 1448 AH
Start of the 1448 - 1449 H academic yearTerm startRabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH
Start of Saudi National Day 96 BreakNationalRabiʻ II 12, 1448 AH
End of Saudi National Day 96 BreakNationalRabiʻ II 15, 1448 AH
Start of 1448 Autumn BreakHolidayJumada II 10, 1448 AH
End of 1448 Autumn BreakHolidayJumada II 18, 1448 AH
Start of 1448 Mid-year BreakHolidayRajab 30, 1448 AH
End of 1448 Mid-year BreakHolidayShaʻban 8, 1448 AH
Start of Saudi Founding Day 2027 BreakNationalRamadan 12, 1448 AH
End of Saudi Founding Day 2027 BreakNationalRamadan 15, 1448 AH
Start of Eid Al-Fitr 1448 BreakHolidayRamadan 19, 1448 AH
End of Eid Al-Fitr 1448 BreakHolidayShawwal 5, 1448 AH
Start of Eid Al-Adha 1448 BreakHolidayDhuʻl-Hijjah 1, 1448 AH
End of Eid Al-Adha 1448 BreakHolidayDhuʻl-Hijjah 16, 1448 AH
Start of 1448 End-of-year BreakTerm endMuharram 19, 1449 AH
Start of the 1449 - 1450 H academic yearTerm startRabiʻ I 20, 1449 AH

Most-asked by parents

Quick answers to the most-asked questions about the Saudi academic calendar and official holidays.

When does the 1448 year start?

School starts on Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026) for all students in Saudi Arabia.

How long until school starts?

Follow the live countdown to see how long until school starts — school begins on Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026).

How long until summer break?

Track the live countdown until the start of summer break.

When are term-3 exams?

Get the full schedule of third-term exam dates.

When is Eid Al-Adha school break?

Eid Al-Adha break starts on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 5, 1447 AH (22 May 2026).

When do students return after Eid?

Students return after Eid Al-Adha on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 15, 1447 AH (1 June 2026).

When does mid-year break start?

Mid-year break starts on Rajab 30, 1448 AH (8 January 2027) for students in Saudi Arabia.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about terms, breaks, and exams.

School starts for all students in Saudi Arabia on Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026), per the Ministry of Education's calendar.

The 2026-2027 academic year starts on Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026) for all students in Saudi Arabia, per the Ministry of Education.

The 1448 AH academic calendar is the Ministry of Education's official schedule of the school start date, official and term breaks, exams, and the end of the academic year in Saudi Arabia.

You can follow the live countdown on the calendar page to see the days remaining until the new academic year.

Eid Al-Adha school break starts on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 4, 1447 AH (21 May 2026) and students return on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 15, 1447 AH (1 June 2026).

Eid Al-Adha break ends on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 14, 1447 AH (31 May 2026); students return to school on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 15, 1447 AH (1 June 2026).

Summer break begins after term-3 final exams and the end of the 1447 H academic year, and continues through the start of the following year.

The 1448 - 1449 H academic year starts on Sunday, Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026) for all students in Saudi Arabia, per the Ministry of Education.

First-term exams for 1447 H begin in December 2026 following the Ministry of Education schedule.

Highlights: term start, mid-year break, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, Founding Day, National Day, term exams, and year end.

The 1447 H calendar includes several official holidays: mid-year break, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, Founding Day, National Day, plus summer vacation.

The end-of-year break begins immediately after the third-term exams end in June 2027 and runs until the new academic year starts.

Official holidays cover national and religious occasions (National Day, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha). Term breaks sit between academic terms — like the mid-year break.

Yes — the calendar page is updated as soon as the Ministry of Education issues any new decision, so dates and details stay accurate.

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