Second semester holidays 1447 and the date of the founding day
With the start of the second semester of the 1447 AH academic year, the educational community in Saudi Arabia—students, teachers, and parents—awaits the remaining holidays in the academic calendar. The Ministry of Education has released a schedule that includes four main breaks designed to break the routine of studying and refresh students, within the framework of the two-semester system adopted for this year, which officially begins next Sunday in all schools across the Kingdom.
Founding Day: Evoking Historical Depth
The first stop for students will be "Foundation Day," which falls on the 5th of Ramadan, 1447 AH. This holiday holds special significance beyond being a school break; it is a deeply rooted national occasion celebrating the historical origins of the first Saudi state. This day offers an opportunity for younger generations to recall the glories of the past and the heroic deeds of the imams and kings, thus strengthening national identity and belonging among students and connecting them to their rich history spanning three centuries.
Eid al-Fitr holiday: The longest break
Following the founding day comes the most prominent and longest break of the second semester: the Eid al-Fitr holiday. This holiday begins on the 17th of Ramadan and continues until the 9th of Shawwal 1447 AH. This period is a vital respite for the educational field, allowing students and teaching staff a chance to catch their breath after weeks of continuous academic effort. It also holds social and religious significance, as everyone dedicates themselves to worship during the last ten days of Ramadan and celebrates the joy of Eid with family and relatives.
Eid al-Adha and the end of the school year
The academic calendar continues its progression, culminating in the Eid al-Adha holiday, which is scheduled from the 5th to the 15th of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH. This holiday coincides with the Hajj season, lending it a special spiritual significance in the Kingdom. Finally, the academic year concludes with the end-of-year break, which begins on the 10th of Muharram 1448 AH, marking the end of a busy academic year that lasted approximately nine months of study.
The importance of balance in the academic calendar
This carefully planned distribution of holidays is part of the Ministry of Education's strategy to ensure a stimulating and flexible learning environment. Educational studies indicate that scheduled breaks effectively contribute to maintaining students' mental well-being and rejuvenating their minds, which positively impacts their academic performance upon returning to school. This schedule aims to achieve the necessary balance between the intensity of the curriculum and students' right to rest, thereby supporting the quality of educational outcomes and aligning with the Kingdom's educational development goals.
