Your Guide to the School Year
At Downe House Riyadh, we believe that a well-structured academic year helps children flourish in their learning journey. Below, you’ll find a table outlining the key term dates and holidays for the 2025-26 academic year.
Academic Calendar 2025-26
Winter Term | |
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| Term Starts | Wednesday 27th August 2025 |
| National Holiday | Tuesday 23rd September 2025 |
| Half Term Break | Sunday 26th to Thursday 30th October 2025 |
| Winter Break | Sunday 21st December 2025 to Saturday 10th January 2026 |
Spring Term | |
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| Term Starts | Sunday 11th January 2026 |
| Half Term Break | Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th February 2026 |
| Spring Break | Sunday 15th to Saturday 28th March 2026 |
Summer Term | |
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| Term Starts | Sunday 29th March 2026 |
| Half Term Break | Sunday 24th to Thursday 28th May 2026 |
| Last Day of School | Thursday 2nd July 2026 |
*Dates are provisional and may change. Government holidays are tentative and depend on official announcements. Please refrain from making any travel plans until you receive confirmation from the school.