Saudi schools to begin 10-day autumn holiday on Nov. 20
RIYADH — Students in public schools across Saudi Arabia are eagerly anticipating an upcoming 10-day holiday in the 1448 AH academic calendar, comprising the autumn break and an additional one-day holiday. According to the academic calendar, the holiday will begin on Friday, November 20, 2026, and continue through Sunday, Nov. 29. The autumn break will run from Nov. 20 to 28, followed by an additional day off on Nov. 29. Students are scheduled to return to classrooms on Monday, Nov. 30, 2026, following the 10-day break, and resume their academic activities for the remainder of the semester.