
Diwali School Holidays in UAE 2026: Which Schools Are Closed in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah
Diwali is not a public holiday in the UAE, so each school decides its own Diwali days off. In 2026, at least 19 Indian schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will give Diwali days off, most on Monday 9 November, the day after Diwali, and seven also on Tuesday 10. Sharjah Indian School has no Diwali break.







