UAE public holidays
Islamic holiday dates are expected from the Hijri calendar; the final dates and length of each holiday are officially announced beforehand.
2026
| Holiday | Expected date | Hijri | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | — | Fixed date |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 1 Shawwal 1447 AH | Hijri calendar |
| Day of Arafah | Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH | Hijri calendar |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH | Hijri calendar |
| Islamic New Year | Tuesday, 16 June 2026 | 1 Muharram 1448 AH | Hijri calendar |
| Prophet’s Birthday | Tuesday, 25 August 2026 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH | Hijri calendar |
| Commemoration Day | Tuesday, 1 December 2026 | — | Fixed date |
| National Day (Eid Al Etihad) | Wednesday, 2 December 2026 | — | Fixed date |
2027
| Holiday | Expected date | Hijri | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday, 1 January 2027 | — | Fixed date |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, 9 March 2027 | 1 Shawwal 1448 AH | Hijri calendar |
| Day of Arafah | Saturday, 15 May 2027 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH | Hijri calendar |
| Eid al-Adha | Sunday, 16 May 2027 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH | Hijri calendar |
| Islamic New Year | Sunday, 6 June 2027 | 1 Muharram 1449 AH | Hijri calendar |
| Prophet’s Birthday | Saturday, 14 August 2027 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH | Hijri calendar |
| Commemoration Day | Wednesday, 1 December 2027 | — | Fixed date |
| National Day (Eid Al Etihad) | Thursday, 2 December 2027 | — | Fixed date |
Official source for holiday announcements: u.ae and the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.