National Holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2017

United Arab Emirates 2017
United Arab Emirates
2017

List of Holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2017

Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments
Sunday New Year's Day National Holiday
Sunday Israa & Miaraj Night National Holiday Moved to Sunday 23 April
Saturday Eid Al Fitr Holiday Government Holiday Public sector only
Sunday Eid Al Fitr National Holiday End of Ramadan
Monday Eid Al Fitr Holiday National Holiday
Tuesday Eid Al Fitr Holiday Government Holiday Public sector only
Thursday Day of Arafah National Holiday
Friday Eid Al Adha National Holiday Feast of the Sacrifice
Saturday Eid Al Adha Holiday National Holiday
Sunday Eid Al Adha Holiday Government Holiday
Thursday Hijri New Year's Day National Holiday Hijri New Year
Thursday Martyrs' Day National Holiday
Thursday Prophet Muhammad’s birthday National Holiday
Saturday National Day National Holiday
Sunday National Day Holiday Government Holiday Public sector only
Sunday New Year's Eve Government Holiday Public sector only
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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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