Explore the upcoming public holiday dates in the UAE and plan ahead to make the most of your time off. Public holidays in the UAE include national celebrations, Islamic holidays, and other officially recognised days.
Some Islamic holiday dates may vary depending on moon sighting and official government announcements.
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2026 Public Holidays in the UAE
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year’s Day |
| 18 Mar | Wed | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 19 Mar | Thu | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 20 Mar | Fri | Eid al-Fitr |
| 21 Mar | Sat | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 22 Mar | Sun | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 26 May | Tue | Arafat Day |
| 27 May | Wed | Eid al-Adha |
| 28 May | Thu | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 29 May | Fri | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 16 Jun | Tue | Islamic New Year |
| 25 Aug | Tue | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
| 2 Dec | Wed | National Day |
| 3 Dec | Thu | National Day Holiday |
The official 2026 public holiday dates have been released by the UAE government. For the original announcement, visit gov.ae.
2027 Public Holidays in the UAE
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year’s Day |
| 8 Mar | Mon | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 9 Mar | Tue | Eid al-Fitr |
| 10 Mar | Wed | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 11 Mar | Thu | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 15 May | Sat | Arafat Day |
| 16 May | Sun | Eid al-Adha |
| 17 May | Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 18 May | Tue | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 6 Jun | Sun | Islamic New Year |
| 14 Aug | Sat | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
| 2 Dec | Thu | National Day |
| 3 Dec | Fri | National Day Holiday |
The dates listed for 2027 are estimates. This page will be updated once the official UAE public holiday dates for 2027 are announced.
2028 Public Holidays in the UAE
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 1 Jan | Sat | New Year’s Day |
| 26 Feb | Sat | Eid al-Fitr |
| 27 Feb | Sun | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 28 Feb | Mon | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 29 Feb | Tue | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 5 May | Fri | Eid al-Adha |
| 6 May | Sat | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 7 May | Sun | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 25 May | Thu | Islamic New Year |
| 4 Jun | Sun | Arafat Day |
| 3 Aug | Thu | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
| 2 Dec | Sat | National Day |
| 3 Dec | Sun | National Day Holiday |
The dates listed for 2028 are estimates. This page will be updated once the official UAE public holiday dates for 2028 are announced.
About Public Holidays in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates observes several public holidays each year. These include fixed-date holidays such as New Year’s Day and UAE National Day, as well as Islamic holidays that are based on the Hijri calendar.
Because Islamic holidays depend on moon sighting, some dates may be confirmed closer to the actual holiday period.
Planning Around UAE Public Holidays
Public holidays are a great opportunity to plan family time, travel, short breaks, or business closures. Residents, employees, and businesses are advised to check official announcements for confirmed dates, especially for Eid holidays and other Islamic occasions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is UAE National Day?
UAE National Day is celebrated every year on 2 December. A National Day holiday is also usually observed on 3 December.
Are Eid holiday dates fixed every year?
No. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates follow the Islamic Hijri calendar and may vary depending on moon sighting and official confirmation.
Where can I check official UAE holiday announcements?
Official UAE public holiday announcements are usually published by the UAE government through official channels, including gov.ae.