Three-day holiday announced for Dubai schools

Tuesday, 12 November 2019 13:17

Dubai's education regulatory authority has announced a three-day break for schools in the emirate.

In a Tweet, the Knowledge and Human Authority (KHDA) said schools will be closed on December 1, 2 and 3, to mark Commemoration Day and the UAE National Day.

Schools will reopen on December 4, Wednesday.

It’s raining holidays! Schools will be closed on Dec 1, 2 & 3 for #CommemorationDay & UAE #NationalDay. Students & teachers will be excitedly skipping through school gates again on Dec 4. Enjoy! ❤️
— KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي (@KHDA) November 12, 2019

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