Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) Birthday – Al Mawlid Al Nabawi*
October 11 – 20
Fall Break
October 31
Admission Deadline for Spring 2025
December 1 – 3
No Classes Commemoration Day and UAE National Day holiday
December 20 – January 12
Winter Break
Spring 2025
January 2
Resumes Work
January 3-5
International Students Arrival
January 6
Open Admission for Fall 2025
January 6-9
Student Orientation
January 13
Faculty Resume on Campus
January 13 – 16
Registration and Advising for the Spring 2025
January 18
Welcome Ceremony
January 20
First day of Classes
January 20 – 23
Add/drop Week
February 28
Holy Month of Ramadan (Days may vary)*
March 21-30
Spring Break
March 31
Resume of Classes
April 1- 3
Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
April 7
Admission Deadline for Fall 2025
May 15
Last day for Classes
May 19- 22
Exams
May 27
Submission of Grades
June 6
Summer Break
* Islamic holidays are determined after sighting the moon and actual dates may not coincide with the dates in this calendar. Commencement dates are tentative and are subject to change. The dates will be updated once the official public holiday dates are released.
