The Ministry of National Education, Primary Education, and Sports has announced the official dates for school holidays for the academic year 2024-2025, which will benefit all students, teaching staff, and administrative personnel. This announcement comes as part of the Ministry’s efforts to organize the academic year in a balanced manner, while considering preparation periods for continuous assessments and other examinations.
Details of School Holidays:
According to the academic calendar issued by the Ministry, the school holidays will be divided as follows:
Type of Holiday | Dates | Duration |
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End-of-Semester Holiday | From Sunday, January 26, to Sunday, February 2, 2025 | 8 days |
Third Holiday | From Sunday, March 16, to Sunday, March 23, 2025 | 8 days |
Eid al-Fitr | From 29 Ramadan to 2 Shawwal 1446 | 3 or 4 days |
Labor Day | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 1 day |
Fourth Holiday | From Sunday, May 4, to Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 8 days |
Eid al-Adha | From 9 to 11 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 | 3 days |
Context of the News:
The Ministry clarified that these holidays come after every 7 weeks of study, ensuring a balance between learning and rest periods, while allowing sufficient time for preparing for exams and continuous assessments.
Conclusion of the Report:
With the announcement of these dates, the Ministry of National Education has set the timeline for the upcoming academic year, enabling families and educational staff to plan ahead for academic and recreational activities during the holiday periods.
Notes:
- It is recommended to refer to the official academic calendar of the Ministry for any subsequent updates.
- Holidays related to religious occasions may be subject to minor adjustments based on the Hijri calendar.