Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced revised schools hours for government educational institutions from May 3 to June 3, 2026.
As per the new hours, the school day in all stages will start at 7am and end at 12pm for kindergartens, 12:30pm for primary school, and 12:45pm for preparatory and secondary school on most days of the week.
In a statement, the ministry said the adjustment is designed to better align the school day with seasonal weather conditions, as temperatures rise across the country.
It added that the change will not affect the number of teaching periods, ensuring that academic requirements remain unchanged.
Administrative and teaching staff will follow a slightly extended schedule, working from 7am until 1:15pm to maintain the smooth running of schools and continuity of learning.
The revised timetable comes as students prepare for end-of-term examinations, which are scheduled to begin on June 4, according to the official academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
Authorities said the measure forms part of broader efforts to safeguard student wellbeing while maintaining educational standards during the hotter months.
