Calendars
Public holidays in United Arab Emirates 2026
13 public holidays; 11 fall on a working day. The weekend in United Arab Emirates is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Friday | Eid al-Fitr |
| Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holidayweekend |
| Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holidayweekend |
| Tuesday | Day of Arafah |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Adha |
| Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Monday | Islamic New Year |
| Friday | Prophet's Birthday |
| Wednesday | National Day |
| Thursday | National Day |
Notes
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in United Arab Emirates. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.