Saudi Public Schools Set for 10-Day Holiday Starting November 20th

Students at public schools across Saudi Arabia will begin a 10-day holiday on Friday, November 20th, 2026, with classes scheduled to resume on Monday, November 30th, according to the official academic calendar for the 1448 Hijri year.

The holiday combines the scheduled autumn break, running from November 20th to 28th, with an additional day off on Sunday, November 29th, giving students 10 consecutive days away from school.

The dates apply to public school students nationwide, with academic activities set to resume on November 30th for the remainder of the semester.

The break forms part of the Ministry of Education's academic calendar, which sets out school holidays and scheduled teaching periods throughout the academic year.