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 2026-27 academic year.
Academic Calendar 2026-27
Winter Term | |
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| Term Starts | 30th August 2026 |
| National Holiday | 23rd September 2026 |
| Half Term Break | 25th to 29th October 2026 |
| Winter Break | 20th December 2026 to 5th January 2027 |
Spring Term | |
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| Term Starts | 6th January 2027 |
| Term Ends | 25th February 2027 |
| Spring Break | 28th February to 16th March 2027 |
Summer Term | |
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| Term Starts | 17th March 2027 |
| Half Term Break | 16th to Thursday 20th May 2027 |
| Last Day of School | 1st July 2027 |
*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.