United Arab Emirates public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (United Arab Emirates): National Day, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 28 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 8
- On a weekend
- 0
- Long weekends
- 3
United Arab Emirates public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 16 | Friday | Laylat al-Mi'raj |
| February 18 | Wednesday | First day of Ramadan |
| March 20 – March 22 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| May 27 – May 29 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| December 2 | Wednesday | National Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 16 – January 183 days off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- May 27 – May 315 days off
- June 13 – June 164 days off · if you take Monday June 15 off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays in 2026; 0 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
Next public holiday (United Arab Emirates): National Day, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 28 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, United Arab Emirates has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.