National Holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2016

United Arab Emirates 2016
United Arab Emirates
2016

List of Holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2016

Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments
Friday New Year's Day National Holiday
Thursday Israa & Miaraj Night National Holiday
Sunday Eid Al Fitr Holiday Government Holiday Public sector only
Monday Eid Al Fitr Holiday Government Holiday Public sector only
Tuesday Eid Al Fitr Holiday Government Holiday Public sector only
Wednesday Eid Al Fitr National Holiday End of Ramadan
Thursday Eid Al Fitr Holiday National Holiday
Sunday Day of Arafah National Holiday
Monday Eid Al Adha National Holiday Feast of the Sacrifice
Tuesday Eid Al Adha Holiday National Holiday
Wednesday Eid Al Adha Holiday Government Holiday
Thursday Eid Al Adha Holiday Government Holiday Public sector only
Sunday Hijri New Year's Day National Holiday Hijri New Year
Thursday Martyrs' Day National Holiday Moved to December 1 in 2016
Friday National Day National Holiday
Saturday National Day Holiday Government Holiday
Sunday Prophet Muhammad’s birthday National Holiday
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Notes

  • A public holiday can be moved to the beginning or to the end of a week if it falls between two working days
  • Since 2022, the weekend is Saturday and Sunday
  • Islamic holiday exact dates are subject to moon sightings and may differ from the date given
  • Public sector workers now receive the same number of public holidays as the private sector

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