School dates matter more than people expect during a move. They shape flights, handovers, temporary accommodation, and how smoothly children settle into a new routine.
This page brings the Oman school calendar into one place and adds the practical context parents usually need when planning a relocation.
Oman’s school calendar follows its own rhythm, and it’s different enough from what you’re used to that it’s worth understanding before you arrive. The academic year typically runs from September to June, but Ramadan, Eid holidays, and national days shift things around. Here are the key dates for 2025/26 so you can plan family trips, flights home, and the all-important first day.
Use this page to plan
- arrival timing
- school applications
- short-term accommodation
- family travel during breaks
- and the first few weeks of school life in Oman
Term Structure — School Calendar Oman 2026
International schools follow September–June:
- Term 1: September–December (mid-term October/November)
- Term 2: January–March (half-term February)
- Term 3: April–June (half-term April)
- Summer: June–August (10–12 weeks)
Key Dates in School Calendar Oman 2026
- Oman National Day: November 18
- 2026 Ramadan: ~January 19–February 18 (school hours shortened to 6am–2pm)
- Prophet’s Birthday: ~June 4
- IGCSE/A-Level/IB exams: May–June
- UCAS deadline: January 31
- US applications: rolling from September
Bookmark this page — you’ll come back to it every time you’re booking flights or planning leave. We update it as soon as the Ministry of Education confirms any changes.
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