United Arab Emirates
2018
2018
List of Holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2018
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Hijri New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid Al Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid Al Fitr | Government Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Monday | Day of Arafah | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid Al Adha | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Hijri New Year Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Prophet Muhammad’s birthday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Martyrs' Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | National Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | National Day Holiday | National 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
United Arab Emirates Holiday News
- 31 March 2024: UAE Announces Eid al-Fitr Dates for Public Sector source: Public Holiday News
- 21 November 2023: UAE announces Public Holidays for 2024 source: Public Holiday News
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