Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced an amendment to the dates of the extended holiday following the mid-semester exams for the second semester of the 2025-2026 academic year in all the government schools of the country.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry stated on Monday that the holiday will now be on Wednesday and Thursday, corresponding to April 22-23, rather than the previously scheduled dates of April 8-9. This change is intended to ensure that students receive a break after completing all the scheduled mid-term exams for the second semester.

In terms of private schools, the Ministry confirmed that the extended holiday dates will remain unchanged, following the previously approved annual calendar, which schedules the break for April 8-9.

The Ministry emphasized its commitment to organizing the school calendar in a manner that supports the educational process.