The school year in Saudi Arabia for 2025–2026 starts on August 24, 2025, for students in most regions. Administrative staff and supervisors return earlier on August 12, and teachers return on August 17. However, in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Taif, the start of classes for students is later, on August 31, 2025, with administrative staff returning on August 17 and teachers on August 24. The academic year follows a two-semester system with scheduled breaks and public holidays throughout the year.
