🇦🇪 Long Weekends in United Arab Emirates 2026
14
Opportunities
9
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
6:1
Best Efficiency
30
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, United Arab Emirates has 2 free long weekends and 12 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Arafat Day for 6 consecutive days off (efficiency: 6:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
Arafat Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 6 days off
Arafat Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 9 days off
New Year's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Islamic New Year
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Prophet's Birthday
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Eid al-Fitr
3 days off — no PTO needed
Arafat Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
National Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
National Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Eid al-Fitr
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Islamic New Year
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Prophet's Birthday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
National Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 2 natural long weekends — 6 days off with no PTO needed!
6 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Arafat Day (May 26–31) and get 6 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 6 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around Arafat Day (May 23–31) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around New Year's Day (Dec 27–Jan 04) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off