# UAE schools to begin 2026-27 academic year on August 31

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uae-schools-to-begin-2026-27-academic-year-on-august-31
> Updated: 2026-08-10T02:12:27.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: UAE schools to begin 2026-27 academic year on August 31

UAE students return to school on August 31 for the 2026-27 academic year, featuring a new calendar and the integration of AI as a formal subject from kindergarten to Grade 12.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-schools-to-begin-2026-27-academic-year-on-august-31

### 2026-08-06: Saudi Arabia Launches New 2026‑2027 School Calendar

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education set a phased start for the 2026‑2027 school year, with principals back on 11 Aug, teachers on 16 Aug, students on 23 Aug, and a later start for Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and T

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-arabia-launches-new-20262027-school-calendar

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Cite as: UAE schools to begin 2026-27 academic year on August 31. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uae-schools-to-begin-2026-27-academic-year-on-august-31