The school calendar at Hartland International School follows the guidelines set by the KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority). The academic year typically runs from late August to early July, with three terms, and includes winter, spring, and summer breaks as per KHDA-approved schedules.
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Winter Term 2026
Event
Date
Prophet’s Birthday*
Tuesday 25 August*
Staff PD and Whole School Training begins
Wednesday 26 August
Induction Day for Years 1 to 13 (new students only)
Monday 31 August
First day of academic year for Years 1 to 13
Tuesday 1 September
First day of school for Foundation Stage 2
Wednesday 2 September
First day of school for Foundation Stage 1
Monday 7 September
Half Term
Monday 19 October – Friday 23 October
Commemoration Day* and National Day *
Wednesday 2 December – Friday 4 December* These National Holidays have been merged this year
End of Term
Friday 11 December
Spring Term 2027
Event
Date
Term Starts
Monday 4 January
Ramadan starts*
Monday 8 February*
Eid-al-Fitr*
Monday 8 March – Friday 12 March*
Spring Break
Monday 5 April – Friday 9 April Note that this is only a one week break this year
Summer Term 2027
Event
Date
Term Starts
Monday 12 April
Eid al-Adha*
Monday 17 May and Tuesday 18 May*
Islamic New Year*
Saturday 5 June*
End of Term
Friday 2 July (Last day of academic year)
*Actual dates of Islamic observances and National Holidays will be confirmed by The Ministry of Education closer to the time
