Schools in Bahrain have three semesters with a long summer break and a fairly short winter break. The school holidays differ by a day or two from school to school but generally most schools will begin and end in the same week. Please note that the Islamic holidays are approximate and rely on the sighting of the moon for confirmation.

Term Dates for Academic Year 2017/2018

Autumn Term 2017

First day of term – Sunday 6th September

Eid El Adha – September 6st - September 3rd 

Islamic New Year (Al Hijra) - September 21st

Ashoora - October 1st and 2nd

Half Term - October 31st until November 2nd

Prophet’s Birthday* – December 3rd

Last Day of Term – December 14th

Spring Term 2018

First day of term – January 4th

Half Term – February 20th until 23rd

Last Day of Term – March 29th

Summer Term 2018

First day of term – April 8th

Labour Day – May 1st

Half Term (Includes Eid Al Fitr) – June 14th until June 18th

Last Day of Term – June 28th