Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates 2026
Next: Commemoration Day, Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (in 35 days)
Official holidays for the public and private sector. Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day. Current time in the United Arab Emirates →
| Date | Holiday | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Passed | |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Eid al-Fitr * | Passed | |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Eid al-Fitr holiday * | Passed | |
| Sun, Mar 22 | Eid al-Fitr holiday * | Passed | |
| Tue, May 26 | Arafat Day * | Passed | |
| Wed, May 27 | Eid al-Adha * | Passed | |
| Thu, May 28 | Eid al-Adha holiday * | Passed | |
| Fri, May 29 | Eid al-Adha holiday * | Passed | |
| Tue, Jun 16 | Islamic New Year * | Passed | |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday * | Passed | |
| Tue, Dec 1 | Commemoration Day | in 35 days | |
| Wed, Dec 2 | National Day | in 36 days | |
| Thu, Dec 3 | National Day holiday | in 37 days |
* Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day. Dates are estimates until officially announced.
Always check official announcements before making plans; governments sometimes move or add holidays.
Questions
What is the next public holiday in the United Arab Emirates?
The next public holiday in the United Arab Emirates is Commemoration Day on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, in 35 days.
How many public holidays does the United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
This list has 13 public holidays in the United Arab Emirates for 2026. Official holidays for the public and private sector. Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day.