United Arab Emirates
2026
2026
List of Holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2026
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Israa & Miaraj Night | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid Al Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Afrah Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid Al Adha | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Hijri New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Prophet Muhammad’s birthday | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | National Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | 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
Office Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world.
Newsletter
Sign up to receive a weekly email update on forthcoming public holidays around the world in your inbox every Friday.