American Community School of Sharjah

2009-2010 Academic School Year  Calendar

2009 - Start of First Semester

Weekends

 School events

School and Public holidays

August 2009

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Aug 19-22

Start Ramadan - School Ramadan Timings  Begin

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September 2009

First Quarter

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Sep 19-22

Eid Al Fitr - Ramadan Ends

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Sep

Opening Ceremony

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Sep

Orientation

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Sep 27

First Day of School

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Oct-09

Second Quarter

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Nov-09

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Nov 15

Arafat (Haj) Day

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Nov 26

Thanksgiving

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Nov 26-28

Eid Al Adha  - Festival of Sacrifice

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Dec-09

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Dec 02

United Arab Emirates National Day

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Dec 18

Muharram - Islamic New Year

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Dec 21

Start of Winter Break Dec 21, 2009 to Jan 01, 2010

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Dec 25

Christmas

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Dec 27

Ashoora Day

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2010 - Start of Second Semester

Weekends

 School events

Public holidays

Jan-10

Third Quarter

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Jan 01

New Years Day

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Jan-03

School resumes after Winter Break

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Feb-10

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Feb 11-14

School Break - Report Preparation

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Feb-15

School resumes

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Feb 26

Mawlid Al Nabi Prophet Mohamed's Birthday

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Mar-10

Fourth Quarter

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Mar 05

International  Day

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Apr-10

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Apr 02

Start of Spring Break Apr 02 - April 11, 2010

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Apr 02

Easter Good Friday

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Apr 12

End of Spring Break - Classes Resume

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May-10

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May 01

Labor Day

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May 03

Constitution Day

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Jun-10

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Jun 5

World Environment Day

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Jun 6

ACS Environment Day

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Jun 17

Last Day of School

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