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Public holidays in United Arab Emirates, 2028
Holiday dates12vs 2027: +0
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays5not on the weekend
On the weekend7weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days3
World rank153 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | New Year's Day |
| Feb 26, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Feb 27, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| Feb 28, 2028 | Mon | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| May 4, 2028 | Thu | Day of Arafah (estimated) |
| May 5, 2028 | Fri | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 6, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| May 7, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| May 25, 2028 | Thu | Islamic New Year (estimated) |
| Aug 3, 2028 | Thu | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Dec 2, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | National Day |
| Dec 3, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | National Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2028 – Feb 28, 2028 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated)・Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| May 4, 2028 – May 7, 2028 | 4 days | Day of Arafah (estimated)・Eid al-Adha (estimated)・Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
Holiday count by year
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
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.