RISU 2026–27

School Calendar

Term dates, mid-term breaks, school holidays and public holidays for the full 2026–27 academic year at Rainbow International School Uganda.

Term 1

24 Aug – 16 Dec 2026

Staff training: 17–21 Aug  ·  Mid-term: 9–18 Oct

Term 2

12 Jan – 19 Mar 2027

Staff training: 11 Jan  ·  Mid-term: 15–16 Feb

Term 3

6 Apr – 18 Jun 2027

Staff training: 5 Apr  ·  Mid-term: 17–18 May

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Holidays & Key Dates

Term 1 — Aug–Dec 2026

Fri 9 – Sun 18 Oct 2026
Mid-term Break
Mid-term
Fri 9 Oct
Independence Day
Public

Christmas Break

Thu 17 Dec 2026 – Sun 10 Jan 2027
Christmas Holiday
Break
Fri 25 Dec
Christmas Day
Public
Sat 26 Dec
Boxing Day
Public
Fri 1 Jan 2027
New Year's Day
Public
Mon 11 Jan
Staff Training Day
Training

Term 2 — Jan–Mar 2027

Mon 15 – Tue 16 Feb 2027
Mid-term Break
Mid-term
Tue 16 Feb
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
Public
Mon 8 Mar
International Women's Day
Public

Easter Break

Sat 20 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Easter Holiday
Break
Fri 26 Mar
Good Friday
Public
Mon 29 Mar
Easter Monday
Public
Mon 5 Apr
Staff Training Day
Training

Term 3 — Apr–Jun 2027

Mon 17 – Tue 18 May 2027
Mid-term Break
Mid-term
Wed 3 Jun
Martyrs' Day
Public
Tue 8 Jun
Eid al-Adha (approx.)
Public
Tue 9 Jun
Heroes' Day
Public

Summer Holiday

Sat 19 Jun – Sat 31 Jul 2027
Summer Holiday
Break

Eid al-Adha date is approximate (moon-dependent). Always verify important dates with the school.

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