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Kate Kelly, KG2 co-ordinator prepares a classroom before the start of the school year at Swiss International Scientific School, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

What is the UAE school calendar? 2025-2026 term dates and holidays revealed

EducationJuly 04, 2025

President Sheikh Mohamed said he was praying for peace in a message to mark the Islamic New Year. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed calls for lasting peace in Islamic New Year message

UAEJune 26, 2025

Hijri New Year will be marked with a public holiday on Friday, June 27. Antonie Robertson / The National

Islamic New Year holiday announced for UAE public and private sectors

UAEJune 17, 2025

Fine holiday watches from houses such as Rolex or Patek Philippe (seen here in a 2000s advertising campaign) can transition from a morning yacht excursion to gala dinner. Alamy

Why vintage watches are essential holiday companions

LuxuryJune 14, 2025

Eid Al Adha fireworks display at Yas Bay Waterfront on the first day of Eid. Victor Besa / The National

Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations

UAEJune 06, 2025

A child cools down at a water fountain in Dubai. AFP

Rain expected for UAE Eid Al Adha staycations

UAEJune 05, 2025

UAE workers will be granted a long weekend for Eid Al Adha. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday announced for private sector

UAEMay 29, 2025

Mother's Day celebrates mums on different dates around the world. Photo: Joshua Rodriguez / Unsplash

Why is Mother's Day celebrated on different dates around the world?

LifestyleMay 11, 2025

Strategically planning annual leave around UAE national holidays could get you up to 51 days off in 2025. Getty Images

UAE holidays in 2025: How to maximise days off within minimum leave

TravelMarch 23, 2025

People dance as coloured powder is thrown during Lathmar Holi celebrations in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Reuters

Holi 2025: All you need to know about the festival of colour

LifestyleMarch 14, 2025

People greet each other after attending the Eid Al Fitr prayer at Nad Al Hammar Eid Musalla in Dubai in May 2022. The first day of Eid Al Fitr 2025 is expected to fall on Monday, March 31, the Emirates Astronomical Society has said. EPA

When is Eid Al Fitr 2025 expected to start in the UAE?

UAEMarch 13, 2025

Public holidays such as Eid Al Fitr are traditionally celebrated with fireworks in the UAE, as this display from Abu Dhabi Corniche illustrates. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE public holidays to look out for in the rest of 2025

UAEFebruary 28, 2025

A cannon at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is fired to mark the end of a day's fasting during Ramadan last year. Victor Besa / The National

When is Ramadan 2025 expected to start in the UAE?

UAEFebruary 12, 2025

A woman looks at a decorative scroll at the Lunar New Year 'Tet' market in Hanoi, Vietnam. AP photo

Chinese New Year 2025: What’s in store for the Year of the Snake?

LifestyleJanuary 29, 2025

Burj Khalifa's New Year's Eve fireworks are an annual highlight. AFP

UAE New Year's Day holiday confirmed for public and private sectors

UAEDecember 20, 2024

UAE schoolchildren will be joining in with this year's National Day celebrations. Chris Whiteoak / The National

When is the Eid Al Etihad National Day holiday?

UAENovember 29, 2024

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