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Saudi Academic Calendar 1448 H

The 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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Saudi National Day 96 Break:

School started on Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026)

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Last updated: August 24, 2026

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

School started on Sunday, Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026) for all students in Saudi Arabia, per the Ministry of Education. Term 1 runs until the National Day break on 23 September 2026.

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

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.

Holiday

1448 Mid-year Break

Rajab 30, 1448 AH (8 January 2027)

Break between term 1 and term 2.

Academic calendar table

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

EventTypeHijri
Start of the 1448 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 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 started on Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026) for all students in Saudi Arabia — term 1 is now under way.

How long until school starts?

School already started on Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026). The live countdown on the calendar page now shows how long until the next break — National Day on 23 September 2026.

How long until summer break?

Summer break starts after the 1448 H year ends, on Muharram 19, 1449 AH (24 June 2027).

When are term-3 exams?

Third-term exams wrap up before the 1448 H end-of-year break, which starts on 24 June 2027.

When is Eid Al-Adha school break?

The 1448 H Eid Al-Adha break starts on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1, 1448 AH (7 May 2027).

When do students return after Eid?

Students return after the 1448 H Eid Al-Adha break on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 16, 1448 AH (22 May 2027).

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 started for all students in Saudi Arabia on Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026), per the Ministry of Education's calendar — term 1 is now under way.

The 2026-2027 academic year started on Rabiʻ I 10, 1448 AH (23 August 2026) for all students in Saudi Arabia, per the Ministry of Education, and runs through 24 June 2027.

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.

The year already started on 23 August 2026. The live countdown on the calendar page now shows the days remaining until the next break, and then until the next year starts on 22 August 2027.

The 1448 H Eid Al-Adha school break starts on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1, 1448 AH (7 May 2027) and students return on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 16, 1448 AH (22 May 2027).

The 1448 H Eid Al-Adha break ends on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 15, 1448 AH (21 May 2027); students return to school on Dhuʻl-Hijjah 16, 1448 AH (22 May 2027).

Summer break begins after term-3 final exams and the end of the 1448 H academic year, on Muharram 19, 1449 AH (24 June 2027), and runs until the next year starts on 22 August 2027.

The 1448 H academic year ends on Muharram 19, 1449 AH (24 June 2027); summer break starts right after and runs to 22 August 2027.

First-term exams for 1448 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 1448 H calendar includes several official holidays: mid-year break, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, Founding Day, National Day, plus summer vacation.

The 1448 H end-of-year break begins on Muharram 19, 1449 AH (24 June 2027), immediately after the third-term exams, and runs until the new academic year starts on 22 August 2027.

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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