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Term Dates

When does the music start?

CMA operates during academic school terms. The term dates for the year 2026 - 2027 are detailed below for your information.

Term 1

Teaching Begins
Sunday 30th August
Schools Half Term - CMA Open for Lessons
Monday 12th - Friday 16th October
UAE National Day - CMA Open for Lessons
Wednesday 2nd December
Last Day of Regular Teaching - Term 1
Friday 11th December
Winter Break - CMA Closed
Saturday 12th December - Saturday 2nd January

Term 2

Teaching Begins
Sunday 3rd January
Ramadan (TBC)
Wednesday 10th February
Eid Al Fitr (TBC)
Wednesday 10th - Friday 12th March
Last Day of Regular Teaching - Term 2
Friday 2nd April
Spring Break - CMA Closed
Saturday 3rd April - Saturday 10th April

Term 3

Teaching Begins
Sunday 11th April
Eid Al Adha (TBC)
Monday 17th - Wednesday 19th May
Last Day of Regular Teaching - Term 3
Friday 2nd July
Summer Lessons, Camps and Workshops
TBC