United Arab Emirates public holidays 2026
National public holidays in United Arab Emirates. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | رأس السنة الميلادية |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | عطلة عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| March 22, 2026 | Sunday | عطلة عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | وقفة عرفة (تقديري) |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | عطلة عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| May 29, 2026 | Friday | عطلة عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| June 16, 2026 | Tuesday | رأس السنة الهجرية (تقديري) |
| August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | عيد المولد النبوي (تقديري) |
| December 2, 2026 | Wednesday | اليوم الوطني |
| December 3, 2026 | Thursday | اليوم الوطني |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | رأس السنة الميلادية |
| March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| March 10, 2027 | Wednesday | عطلة عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| March 11, 2027 | Thursday | عطلة عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| May 15, 2027 | Saturday | وقفة عرفة (تقديري) |
| May 16, 2027 | Sunday | عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | عطلة عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| May 18, 2027 | Tuesday | عطلة عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| June 6, 2027 | Sunday | رأس السنة الهجرية (تقديري) |
| August 14, 2027 | Saturday | عيد المولد النبوي (تقديري) |
| December 2, 2027 | Thursday | اليوم الوطني |
| December 3, 2027 | Friday | اليوم الوطني |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
12 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for United Arab Emirates?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next United Arab Emirates holiday?
اليوم الوطني on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
How do I check United Arab Emirates business days in code?
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