UAE Public Holidays 2026
There are 13 public holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Mouloud
26 August 2026 (Wednesday), in 54 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 13 public holidays United Arab Emirates marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr HolidayEid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Eid al-FitrEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr HolidayEid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| 22 March 2026 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr HolidayEid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Arafat (Hajj) DayArafat (Hajj) Day is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| 17 June 2026 | Wednesday | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | MouloudMawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| 2 December 2026 | Wednesday | National DayNational Day is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| 3 December 2026 | Thursday | National Day HolidayNational Day Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2026?
There are 13 public holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
When is the next holiday in United Arab Emirates?
The next holiday in United Arab Emirates is Mouloud on 26 August 2026 (Wednesday).
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