Academic Calendar
2024 - 2025
The Academic Calendar at the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) provides a comprehensive schedule of the academic year, detailing important dates such as the start and end of semesters, holidays, and examination periods. This calendar ensures that students and faculty are well-informed about the key milestones and deadlines, facilitating smooth academic planning and progression throughout the year.
SPAA Calendar for the academic year 2024/2025
Term 1 2024 (12 weeks)
Sep. 2024
Faculty & Staff Return
02 Sep. 2024
Sep. 2024
New Staff Orientation
04 - 05 Sep. 2024
Sep. 2024
New Students Orientation
09 - 12 Sep. 2024
Sep. 2024
Classes Begin
16 Sep. 2024
Sep. 2024
Reading Week
28 - 31 Oct. 2024
Oct. 2024
Assessment Period
09 - 12 Dec. 2024
2024/2025
Winter Vacation (students)
16 Dec. 2024 - 02 Jan. 2025
2024/2025
Winter Vacation (faculty)
23 Dec. 2024 - 02 Jan. 2025
Terms 2 2025 (11 weeks)
Jan 2025
Classes Begin
06 Jan 2025
Mar. 2025
Assessment Period
17 - 20 Mar. 2025
2025
Spring Vacation (students)
24 Mar. - 10 Apr. 2025
2025
Spring Vacation (faculty)
31 Mar. - 10 Apr. 2025
Term 3 2025 (9 weeks)
Apr. 2025
Classes Begin
14 Apr. 2025
Jun. 2025
Assessment Period
16 - 19 Jun. 2025
Jun. 2025
Summer Vacation Begins (students)
23 Jun. 2025
Jun. 2025
Summer Vacation Begins (faculty)
30 Jun. 2025
Religious and Public Holidays
Sep. 2024
Prophet’s Birthday
15 Sep. 2024
Mar. 2025
Ramadan 2025
Begins February 28 or
March 1 (for 30 days)
Mar. 2025
Eid Al Fitr
30 - 31 Mar. 2025
Jun. 2025
Eid Al Adha
06 - 09 Jun. 2025
Jun. 2025
Islamic New Year
26 - 27 Jun. 2025
Dec. 2025
Martyr’s Day
01 Dec. 2025
Dec. 2025