January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
March 18–22 (Wednesday to Sunday) – Eid al-Fitr (approximate dates, subject to moon sighting)
May 26 (Tuesday) – Arafat Day
May 27–29 (Wednesday to Friday) – Eid al-Adha (approximate dates)
June 16 (Tuesday) – Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year)
August 25 (Tuesday) – Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
November 30 (Monday) – Commemoration Day (Martyrs’ Day)
December 1–2 (Tuesday and Wednesday) – UAE National Day / Union Day
Notes & Context
Eid al‑Fitr and Eid al‑Adha dates are based on lunar (Hijri) observations and can shift by 1–2 days depending on moon-sighting.
The UAE Cabinet may shift holidays falling midweek to nearest working days to create longer weekends under Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024.
Private and public sectors receive the same official holidays.
Expected total public holidays are around 12 days, with extended long weekends for Eid celebrations.