October mid-term school break moved forward: UAE parents rebook flights and change holiday plans

Shorter gap after summer sees some UAE parents opt for staycations and day trips Dubai: For some Dubai families, the October half-term break has meant going back to the drawing board, with schools bringing the holiday forward by a week and parents having to adjust travel and family plans made around the original dates. Some Dubai private schools, recently sent parents emails informing them that the October mid-term break would now run from October 12 to October 16, with classes resuming on Monday, October 19, 2026. The previous dates were October 19 to October 23, meaning the break has been…