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United Arab Emirates
The UAE observes Islamic holidays including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, along with National Day on December 2 and Commemoration Day.
Key Information
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Languages
- Arabic
- Public Holidays
- 14
- Currency
- AED
- ISO Code
- AE
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Thursday | 🎆 New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| March 20 | Friday | 🌙 Eid al-Fitr(عيد الفطر) | Religious Holiday |
| March 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Arafat Day | Public Holiday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | 🕌 Eid al-Adha(عيد الأضحى) | Religious Holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public Holiday |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| Aug. 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Dec. 2 | Wednesday | National Day | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
6:1
Arafat Day
Take 1 → Get 6 days
#2
9:2
Arafat Day
Take 2 → Get 9 days
#3
4:1
New Year's Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
All Holidays (12)
Arafat Day
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Adha(عيد الأضحى)
Religious Holiday
Public
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr(عيد الفطر)
Religious Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Public Holiday
Public
Islamic New Year
Public Holiday
Public
Mawlid(المولد النبوي)
Religious Holiday
Public
National Day
Public Holiday
Public
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Public
Nowruz(نوروز)
Cultural Celebration
Public
Prophet's Birthday
Public Holiday
Public
Ramadan(رمضان)
Religious Holiday
Public