✅ Quick Answer: When do schools start in Oman 2026?
Term 1 starts: Late August/Early September 2026. Term 2 starts: Early January 2027. Term 3 starts: Early April 2027. Major holidays: Eid Al Fitr (March/April), Eid Al Adha (June), Summer Break (July-August). See full calendar ↓
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
| Term | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Aug 25, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | ~16 weeks |
| Winter Break | Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | 2 weeks |
| Term 2 | Jan 4, 2027 | Mar 26, 2027 | ~12 weeks |
| Spring Break | Mar 27, 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | 2 weeks |
| Term 3 | Apr 10, 2027 | Jun 25, 2027 | ~11 weeks |
| Summer Break | Jun 26, 2027 | Aug 24, 2027 | ~8 weeks |
*Dates are tentative and subject to Ministry of Education confirmation. Always check with your specific school.
Key Dates in School Calendar Oman 2026
- Eid Al Fitr: ~March 21-24, 2026 (dates vary by moon sighting)
- Eid Al Adha: ~June 4-7, 2026 (dates vary by moon sighting)
- Oman National Day: November 18, 2026
- Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid): ~September 5, 2026 (dates vary)
Schools typically close 2-3 days for each Eid. Confirm exact dates with your school.
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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