ACADEMIC YEAR 2026–2027 · TERM 1Big adventures.
Big adventures.
Little happy feet.
A season of discovery, creativity and celebration.
Find every little moment to look forward to.
First day of Term 101 September
Last day of Term 118 December
Term 2 begins04 January 2027
YOUR FAMILY’S DIARY
A little joy, every month.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
August 2026
30Aug
Parent Orientation Day
New joiners’ parent participation required.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
September 2026
01Sep
First Day of Term 1
08Sep
International Literacy Day
09Sep
Teddy Bear Day
Wise Whales & Friendly Fish
15Sep
International Dot Day
16Sep
Play-Doh Day
Wise Whales & Friendly Fish
18Sep
Happy Hues · Red Day
30Sep
Sensory Play Date
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
October 2026
05Oct
World Teacher’s Day
12–17Oct
Term 1 Target Setting Meeting Week
Parent participation required.
14Oct
Dress Like a Parent Day
23Oct
Happy Hues · Orange Day
30Oct
Spooky Pajama Party
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
November 2026
03Nov
UAE Flag Day
04Nov
Splish-Splash Day
13Nov
Happy Hues · Green Day & World Kindness Day
21Nov
Junior Athletics Day
Parent participation required.
30Nov
Martyr’s Day
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
December 2026
01Dec
UAE National Day Celebration
At Happy Feet Nursery · To be confirmed
02–03Dec
UAE National Day Holiday
To be confirmed
11Dec
Happy Hues · Blue Day
12Dec
Term 1 Parent Teacher Interaction Day
Parent participation required.
14Dec
Field Trip Day
Smart Sharks & Playful Penguins
16Dec
Field Trip Day
Wise Whales & Friendly Fish
18Dec
End of Term Party & Last Day of Term 1
21Dec
Winter Break Begins
21–31Dec
Winter Camp
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
January 2027
01Jan
New Year Holiday
04Jan
First Day of Term 2
A little note for our families
For all nursery students. We follow public sector holidays. Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
