Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates 2027
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | in 66 days | |
| Tue, Mar 9 | Eid al-Fitr * | in 133 days | |
| Wed, Mar 10 | Eid al-Fitr holiday * | in 134 days | |
| Thu, Mar 11 | Eid al-Fitr holiday * | in 135 days | |
| Sat, May 15 | Arafat Day * | in 200 days | |
| Sun, May 16 | Eid al-Adha * | in 201 days | |
| Mon, May 17 | Eid al-Adha holiday * | in 202 days | |
| Tue, May 18 | Eid al-Adha holiday * | in 203 days | |
| Sun, Jun 6 | Islamic New Year * | in 222 days | |
| Sat, Aug 14 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday * | in 291 days | |
| Wed, Dec 1 | Commemoration Day | in 400 days | |
| Thu, Dec 2 | National Day | in 401 days | |
| Fri, Dec 3 | National Day holiday | in 402 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
How many public holidays does the United Arab Emirates have in 2027?
This list has 13 public holidays in the United Arab Emirates for 2027. Official holidays for the public and private sector. Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day.