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Public holidays in United Arab Emirates, 2026
Holiday dates12vs 2025: +0
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days2
World rank161 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| May 26, 2026 | Tue | Day of Arafah (estimated) |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| May 29, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Tue | Islamic New Year (estimated) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tue | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Dec 2, 2026 | Wed | National Day |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Thu | National Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated)・Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| May 26, 2026 – May 31, 2026 | 6 days | Day of Arafah (estimated)・Eid al-Adha (estimated)・Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Day of Arafah (estimated)
- + Eid al-Adha (estimated)
- + Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)
- + Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
- + Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
- + Islamic New Year (estimated)
- + Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
- − Day of Arafah
- − Eid al-Adha
- − Eid al-Adha Holiday
- − Eid al-Fitr
- − Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- − Islamic New Year
- − Prophet's Birthday
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
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.