DOHA, Qatar – The Qatar Ministryโ ofโ Education and Higher Education announced a new academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year alongside the implementation of flexible working hours for โeducators,โค effective โขNovember 27, 2025.The reforms aim to optimizeโข the โฃlearning habitat and enhanceโข work-life balance for teachingโ staff.
The updated calendar and work arrangements impact all public schools within Qatar,affecting approximately 300,000 students and over 20,000 teachers. โThis initiative responds to ongoing evaluations of the national education system and seeks to align Qatar’s academic standards with โคinternational โฃbest practices. The โMinistry stated the changes โฃare designed to improve student outcomes and attract โand retainโฃ qualified educators. Details regarding specific exam dates are now available on the Ministry’s official website,allowing schools and families to plan accordingly.The flexible working hours policy will be implemented in phases, beginning with a pilot programme in select schools before aโข nationwide rollout.