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The national days and occasions of the United Arab Emirates 22 national occasions in 2026

UAE public holidays

For the government and the private sector, over the next twelve months

Next public holiday

UAE National Day

UAE National Day

Wednesday 2 to Thursday 3 December 2026

2 days off

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All public holidays 12 days off in twelve months

  1. 2 days offIn 32 days Wednesday to Thursday 2 to 3 December 2026 UAE National Day
  2. 1 day offIn 62 days Friday 1 January 2027 New Year's Day
  3. 3 days offIn 129 days Tuesday to Thursday 9 to 11 March 2027 Eid al Fitr Expected date
  4. 1 day offIn 196 days Saturday 15 May 2027 Arafat Day Expected date
  5. 3 days offIn 197 days Sunday to Tuesday 16 to 18 May 2027 Eid al Adha Expected date
  6. 1 day offIn 218 days Sunday 6 June 2027 Islamic New Year Expected date
  7. 1 day offIn 287 days Saturday 14 August 2027 The Prophet's Birthday Expected date

Holidays follow Cabinet Decision No. 27 of 2024. Islamic dates depend on the sighting of the moon and are confirmed close to the day; the Cabinet can move holidays other than the two Eids to the start or the end of the week. Government staff sometimes get extra days. UAE Government portal