Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2026 + Free Staff Planning Template
Complete list of official public holidays and free downloadable staff planning templates
Official Public Holidays
12 holidays in United Arab Emirates for 2026
Holiday | Date | Day | Applies To |
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New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
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January 01 | Thursday | Nationwide |
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fa...
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March 20 | Friday | Nationwide |
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
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March 21 | Saturday | Nationwide |
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
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March 22 | Sunday | Nationwide |
Arafat (Hajj) Day
Arafat (Hajj) Day is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
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May 26 | Tuesday | Nationwide |
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijj...
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May 27 | Wednesday | Nationwide |
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
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May 27 | Wednesday | Nationwide |
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
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May 28 | Thursday | Nationwide |
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
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June 17 | Wednesday | Nationwide |
Mouloud
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of...
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August 26 | Wednesday | Nationwide |
National Day
National Day is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
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December 02 | Wednesday | Nationwide |
National Day Holiday
National Day Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
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December 03 | Thursday | Nationwide |
Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in United Arab Emirates.
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