Public holidays 2026 – UAE
United Arab Emirates (public holidays): 13 holidays in 2026, 11 of them on a working day (Saturday + Sunday weekend). The official list for this year is not in the app yet: dates follow the law or are expected dates.
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Holiday list 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, 1 Jan | Gregorian New Year | 🟡 Calculated from law |
| Thu, 19 Mar | Eid Al Fitr holiday (30 Ramadan) 🌙 | 🟠 Tentative |
| Fri, 20 Mar | Eid Al Fitr 🌙 | 🟠 Tentative |
| Sat, 21 Mar | Eid Al Fitr holiday 🌙 | 🟠 Tentative |
| Sun, 22 Mar | Eid Al Fitr holiday 🌙 | 🟠 Tentative |
| Tue, 26 May | Arafah Day 🌙 | 🟠 Tentative |
| Wed, 27 May | Eid Al Adha 🌙 | 🟠 Tentative |
| Thu, 28 May | Eid Al Adha holiday 🌙 | 🟠 Tentative |
| Fri, 29 May | Eid Al Adha holiday 🌙 | 🟠 Tentative |
| Tue, 16 Jun | Hijri New Year 🌙 | 🟠 Tentative |
| Tue, 25 Aug | Prophet Mohammed's Birthday 🌙 | 🟠 Tentative |
| Wed, 2 Dec | National Day | 🟡 Calculated from law |
| Thu, 3 Dec | National Day (second day) | 🟡 Calculated from law |
🌙 Depends on the moon: the government may announce a different date.
Sources
- UAE Government portal (u.ae) — Public holidays, Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024
Dataset 2026.10.2. Link: https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/public-holidays-and-religious-affairs/public-holidays
Questions
Are these dates final?
Dates marked Official are copied from the government document. Calculated dates follow the law; Tentative dates are expected and may change. Authorities can issue new notifications.