Dec 24, 2025
UAE Public Holidays 2026
The realLaw AI team has prepared a Calendar of holidays in the UAE with preliminary dates for 2026.
Below you can find the expected holidays in the UAE in 2026 to plan your work schedule.
January 1 | Thursday | New Year |
March 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr |
March 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr |
March 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr |
May 26 | Tuesday | Arafat Day |
May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha |
May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha |
May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha |
June 16 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year |
August 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday |
December 2 | Wednesday | National Day of the UAE |
December 3 | Thursday | National Day of the UAE |
Note: Islamic holidays are tentative and may shift based on lunar observations. Exact dates are announced 1–2 days in advance.
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