United Arab Emirates
2017
2017
List of Holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2017
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Israa & Miaraj Night | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid Al Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Thursday | Day of Arafah | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid Al Adha | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Thursday | Hijri New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Martyrs' Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Prophet Muhammad’s birthday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | National Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | National Day Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Sunday | New Year's Eve | Government Holiday |
| Key |
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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