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Public holidays in United Arab Emirates, 2024
Holiday dates14vs 2023: +0
Past year: recalculated from the python-holidays rules; one-off holidays declared at the time may be missing.
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days4
World rank86 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | Mon | New Year's Day |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Mon | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Tue | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Wed | Eid al-Fitr |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Thu | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Sat (weekend) | Day of Arafah |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Sun (weekend) | Eid al-Adha |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Tue | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jul 7, 2024 | Sun (weekend) | Islamic New Year |
| Sep 15, 2024 | Sun (weekend) | Prophet's Birthday |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Mon | National Day |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Tue | National Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2024
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Apr 6, 2024 – Apr 14, 2024 | 9 days | Eid al-Fitr Holiday・Eid al-Fitr |
| Jun 15, 2024 – Jun 18, 2024 | 4 days | Day of Arafah・Eid al-Adha・Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Nov 30, 2024 – Dec 3, 2024 | 4 days | National Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2023
- − Commemoration Day
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2024 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.