United Arab Emirates public holidays 2026 and 2027
United Arab Emirates has 13 days of official public holidays in 2026. Islamic holidays follow the Hijri calendar, so they move about 11 days earlier each year and are confirmed by moon sighting; national days fall on the same date every year.
United Arab Emirates public holidays 2026
13 days of public holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (1st day) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day) | |
| Arafat Day | |
| Eid Al-Adha (1st day) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (2nd day) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (3rd day) | |
| Islamic New Year | |
| Prophet's Birthday | |
| Commemoration Day | |
| National Day (1st day) | |
| National Day (2nd day) |
United Arab Emirates public holidays 2027
13 days of public holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (1st day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day)(expected) | |
| Arafat Day(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (1st day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (2nd day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (3rd day)(expected) | |
| Islamic New Year(expected) | |
| Prophet's Birthday(expected) | |
| Commemoration Day | |
| National Day (1st day) | |
| National Day (2nd day) |
Dates marked “expected” are estimated from the Umm al-Qura calendar. Each authority announces the official dates closer to the holiday, and they can differ by a day; we update this page when the circular is published.
The 2026 dates are the official calendar the AhlanHamad payroll engine uses to count working days, leave and holiday pay in United Arab Emirates.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
13 days in 2026: New Year's Day (Thursday 1 January); Eid Al-Fitr (1st day) (Friday 20 March); Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day) (Saturday 21 March); Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day) (Sunday 22 March); Arafat Day (Tuesday 26 May); Eid Al-Adha (1st day) (Wednesday 27 May); Eid Al-Adha (2nd day) (Thursday 28 May); Eid Al-Adha (3rd day) (Friday 29 May); Islamic New Year (Tuesday 16 June); Prophet's Birthday (Tuesday 25 August); Commemoration Day (Tuesday 1 December); National Day (1st day) (Wednesday 2 December); National Day (2nd day) (Thursday 3 December).
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2027?
13 days in 2027: New Year's Day (Friday 1 January); Eid Al-Fitr (1st day) (Tuesday 9 March, expected); Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day) (Wednesday 10 March, expected); Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day) (Thursday 11 March, expected); Arafat Day (Saturday 15 May, expected); Eid Al-Adha (1st day) (Sunday 16 May, expected); Eid Al-Adha (2nd day) (Monday 17 May, expected); Eid Al-Adha (3rd day) (Tuesday 18 May, expected); Islamic New Year (Sunday 6 June, expected); Prophet's Birthday (Sunday 15 August, expected); Commemoration Day (Wednesday 1 December); National Day (1st day) (Thursday 2 December); National Day (2nd day) (Friday 3 December).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in United Arab Emirates?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in United Arab Emirates is expected from Tuesday 9 March to Thursday 11 March (3 days off), subject to moon sighting and the official announcement.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in United Arab Emirates?
Eid al-Adha 2027 in United Arab Emirates is expected from Sunday 16 May to Tuesday 18 May (3 days off), subject to moon sighting and the official announcement.
When is United Arab Emirates's National Day?
United Arab Emirates's National Day holiday falls on 2 December and 3 December every year.