United Arab Emirates Public Holidays
Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates are set by the federal Cabinet and combine fixed civil dates with Islamic religious days that follow the Hijri lunar calendar, so most religious holidays fall about eleven days earlier each Gregorian year. National Day is fixed to a set date, while New Year's Day follows the Gregorian calendar.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Mouloud
26 August 2026 (Wednesday), in 54 days
Upcoming public holidays
The holidays that matter most in United Arab Emirates
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, and is one of the two principal Islamic festivals observed across the country.
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, follows Arafat Day during the Hajj pilgrimage season and commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.
National Day
National Day on 2 December marks the formation of the United Arab Emirates federation in 1971.
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How public holidays work in United Arab Emirates
The dates of the Islamic holidays are confirmed by moon sighting and announced by the authorities shortly beforehand, so they can shift by a day. Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in United Arab Emirates treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have?
United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in United Arab Emirates?
The next holiday is Mouloud on 26 August 2026 (Wednesday).
Can I add United Arab Emirates holidays to my calendar?
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