United Arab Emirates public holidays 2026
12 public holidays in 2026. Next: National Day, December 2.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Day of Arafah (estimated) |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year (estimated) |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Dec 2 | Wednesday | National Day |
| Dec 3 | Thursday | National Day |
Dates marked estimated can change once they’re announced.
Arrangements can change, so check the government’s notice for anything official.
Holiday data: vacanza/holidays 0.107 (MIT)