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 2025
Event
Date
Staff PD and Whole School Training begins
Monday 18 August
Induction Day for Years 1 – 13 (new students only)
Monday 25 August
First day of academic year for Years 1 to 13
Tuesday 26 August
First day of school for Foundation Stage 2
Wednesday 27 August
First day of school for Foundation Stage 1
Monday 1 September
Prophet’s Birthday*
Thursday 4 September*
Half Term
Monday 13 October – Friday 17 October
Commemoration Day*
Saturday 30 November*
National Day*
Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 December*
End of Term
Friday 5 December
Spring Term 2026
Event
Date
Term Starts
Monday 5 January 2026
Ramadan starts*
Wednesday 18 February*
Eid-al-Fitr*
Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 March*
End of Term
Friday 13 March
Summer Term 2026
Event
Date
Term Starts
Monday 30 March
Eid al-Adha*
Tuesday 26 – Friday 29 May*
Islamic New Year*
Tuesday 16 June*
End of Term
Friday 3 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
