United Arab Emirates public holidays 2028
- Public holidays
- 8
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 3
United Arab Emirates public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| January 28 | Friday | First day of Ramadan |
| February 26 – February 28 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| May 5 – May 7 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| May 25 | Thursday | Islamic New Year |
| August 3 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| December 2 | Saturday | National Day |
| December 14 | Thursday | Laylat al-Mi'raj |
Long weekends and bridge days 2028
- January 28 – January 303 days off
- February 26 – February 283 days off
- May 5 – May 73 days off
- May 25 – May 284 days off · if you take Friday May 26 off
- August 3 – August 64 days off · if you take Friday August 4 off
- December 14 – December 174 days off · if you take Friday December 15 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 2028?
United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays in 2028; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2028?
In 2028, United Arab Emirates has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.