Dubai private schools will be closed for a week, starting Monday, May 2, for Eid Al Fitr.
Making the announcement on Twitter, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said "Bad news for those of you who were hoping for a short Eid holiday – it’s a whole week!"
Schools will reopen on Monday, May 9.


Rain alert for parts of UAE
Dubai sets up media committee to counter fake news, misinformation
UAE marks 1,000 days of humanitarian mission supporting Gaza
UAE continues to send more aid convoys to Gaza
UAE and Kuwait foreign ministers discuss regional developments
UAE President, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine crisis and bilateral ties
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan approves supervisory committee supporting families
RTA says public transport, taxi use hits nearly 350 million in 2026
