United Arab Emirates Holidays
Major public holidays celebrated in United Arab Emirates in 2026.
United Arab Emirates has 8 major public holidays listed below. Of these, 3 fall on the same calendar date every year, 5 depend on the Islamic lunar calendar and are approximate.
New Year's Day
January 1Gregorian New Year
Eid Al Fitr
March 20–22, 2026 (approx.)End of Ramadan fasting period
Arafat Day
May 26, 2026 (approx.)Day before Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Adha
May 27–29, 2026 (approx.)Feast of Sacrifice — honors Ibrahim's devotion
Islamic New Year
June 17, 2026 (approx.)Hijri New Year — first day of Muharram
Prophet's Birthday
August 25, 2026 (approx.)Mawlid al-Nabi — birth of Prophet Muhammad
Commemoration Day
November 30Honors Emirati martyrs
UAE National Day
December 2-3Celebrates formation of the UAE in 1971
About these dates
This list covers nationwide public holidays. Regional, state or provincial holidays are not included, and governments sometimes announce extra days off or move a holiday when it falls on a weekend. Dates marked "approx." follow the Islamic lunar calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so they can shift by a day. Always check with official government sources before making travel or business plans.