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The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has approved the new academic calendar for schools in Qatar for the academic years 2025–2026, 2026–2027, and 2027–2028. This calendar takes into account various educational, cultural, and national considerations, aligning with the Ministry’s vision to develop a flexible and inclusive educational system.
The decision follows a comprehensive review of multiple influencing factors, including proposals from the Shura Council to align holidays between public and private schools. As a result, the mid-year break will now consistently fall in the last third of December, helping unify the academic schedule across the country and giving families better planning opportunities.
The calendar also includes a new date for first semester final exams, which will now be held before Qatar National Day, in response to a proposal from the Ministry of Culture. This change allows students to actively participate in national celebrations that foster identity and belonging.
To support students’ spiritual and psychological well-being, the Ministry has ensured that second semester midterm exams do not coincide with the holy month of Ramadan, allowing students to focus on worship and culturally relevant social activities.
Additionally, in respect of Ramadan’s religious and social significance, the new calendar grants two extra days of leave for students and school staff during the holy month. This applies to the academic years 2025–2026 and 2027–2028, in addition to the state-approved official holiday.
One of the key features of the new calendar is the adoption of a “One Exam – One Rest Day” system exclusively for second semester exams for Grade 12 (General Secondary Certificate) students. This allows sufficient time for revision and mental recovery between tests, better preparing students to perform at their best in these crucial final assessments.
The calendar also establishes a long weekend break after the second semester midterm exams every year, as part of the Ministry’s commitment to student well-being and educational balance.
To ensure the academic process is managed efficiently, the calendar achieves a balanced distribution between both semesters while maintaining the required number of school days to cover all academic content.
The Ministry reaffirmed that this academic calendar is part of its ongoing efforts to improve educational policies in a way that serves the interests of students, teachers, and parents — enhancing the effectiveness of Qatar’s education system in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, which prioritizes the development of human capital to build a knowledge-based society.