School Life

Term Dates/Calendar

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

TERM 1

Commences Sunday 30th August to Thursday 17th December 2026

Prophet’s BirthdayThursday 27th August 2026 (TBC)
Mid Term BreakSunday 25th October to Thursday 29th October 2026
End of Term Winter BreakSunday 20th December 2026 to Thursday 31st December 2026

T1 = 72 days

TERM 2

Commences Sunday 3rd January to Thursday 15th April 2027

Prophet’s AscensionThursday 7th January 2027 (TBC)
KES INSET DayThursday 4th February 2027

Last week of Ramadan

National Day & Liberation Day

Eid El Fitr Holiday

Thursday 25th February to Thursday 11th March 2027
No School Thursday 15th April 2027

T2 = 61 days

TERM 3

Wednesday  16th June 2027 (Last day for students only)
Thursday 17th June 2027 (Last day for all teachers/staff/Academic Admin)

Eid Al Adha HolidaySunday 16th May to Thursday 20th May 2027 (TBC)

T3 = 38 days

 

Ramadan expected to start: Monday 8th February 2027 (TBC)
All Islamic holidays are for information purposes only and are subject to change at short notice by the Ministry.

 

2025-2026 Academic Calendar

TERM 1

Commences Sunday 31st August to Wednesday 17th December 2025

Prophet’s BirthdayThursday 4th September 2025 (TBC)
Mid Term BreakSunday 26th October to Thursday 30th October 2025
End of Term Winter BreakThursday 18th December 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026

T1 = 73 days

TERM 2

Commences Monday 5th January to Thursday 2nd April 2026

Prophet’s AscensionFriday 16th January 2026 (TBC)
National Day & Liberation DaySunday 22nd February to Thursday 26th February 2026
End of Term Spring BreakSunday 5th April to Thursday 9th April 2026
Eid El Fitr HolidayFriday 20th March to Sunday 22nd March 2026 (TBC)

T2 = 57 days

TERM 3

Thursday 11th June 2026 (Last day for students only)
Monday 15th June 2026 (Last day for all teachers) – Wednesday 17th June (Last day for Admin)

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Eid Al Adha HolidayTuesday 26th May to Thursday 28th May 2026 (TBC)

T3 = 42 days

 

Ramadan expected to start: Wednesday 18th February 2026 (TBC)
All Islamic holidays are for information purposes only and are subject to change at short notice by the Ministry.

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