Qatar school holidays 2026–2027
Shows the days and hours until the next break for students or staff, the school days left, and every holiday this year with return dates.
How many days to the holiday?
Qatar school calendar 2026–2027
| Event | Dates | Length | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Sun, 30 Aug 2026 – Thu, 17 Dec 2026 | — | — |
| Semester 1 mid-term break | Sun, 25 Oct 2026 – Thu, 29 Oct 2026 | 5 days | Back Sun, 1 Nov 2026 |
| Mid-year (winter) break | Sun, 20 Dec 2026 – Sun, 3 Jan 2027 | 15 days | Back Mon, 4 Jan 2027 |
| Semester 2 | Mon, 4 Jan 2027 – Thu, 17 Jun 2027 | — | — |
| Extended weekend | Wed, 31 Mar 2027 – Thu, 1 Apr 2027 | 2 days | Back Sun, 4 Apr 2027 |
The calendar comes from Al Raya and Qatar Living, which match, with the framework from QNA. The sources do not give the Eid breaks or the students' last day, so the countdown adds both Eids from the expected official holidays.
Frequently asked questions
When is the mid-year break in Qatar 2026?
From Sunday 20 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, with the second term starting on Monday 4 January, under the annual calendar reported in the press.
Sources
- QNA — MOEHE approves academic calendar 2025–2028 (8 Jul 2025)
- Qatar Living — students return to school on 30 August 2026 (20 Aug 2026)
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.