When are the next National holidays in United Arab Emirates?
Upcoming Holidays
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New Year's Day
Jan 1, . New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ... -
Eid Al Fitr
Mar 20, . The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan -
Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Mar 21, . Second day of the festival that marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month ... -
Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Mar 22, . Third day of the festival that marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month ... -
Afrah Day
May 26, . Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the ... -
Eid Al Adha
May 27, . Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. ...
List of Holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2025
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Israa & Miaraj Night | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid Al Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Afrah Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid Al Adha | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Hijri New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Prophet Muhammad’s birthday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | National Day Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | National Day | 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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