Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates 2026
The United Arab Emirates has 12 public holidays and days off in 2026. The next one is National Day on Wednesday, 2 December, in 31 days.
Time in the United Arab Emirates now · 2026 calendar with holidays
Public holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية |
| Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) عطلة عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) عطلة عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| Tuesday | Day of Arafah (estimated) وقفة عرفة (تقديري) |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) عطلة عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) عطلة عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| Tuesday | Islamic New Year (estimated) رأس السنة الهجرية (تقديري) |
| Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) عيد المولد النبوي (تقديري) |
| Wednesday | National Day Next اليوم الوطني |
| Thursday | National Day اليوم الوطني |
Public holidays in 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية |
| Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) عطلة عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) عطلة عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| Saturday | Day of Arafah (estimated) وقفة عرفة (تقديري) |
| Sunday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| Monday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) عطلة عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) عطلة عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| Sunday | Islamic New Year (estimated) رأس السنة الهجرية (تقديري) |
| Saturday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) عيد المولد النبوي (تقديري) |
| Thursday | National Day اليوم الوطني |
| Friday | National Day اليوم الوطني |
Dates marked “estimated” follow the lunar calendar and may shift by a day once the new moon is sighted.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in the United Arab Emirates in 2026?
12 days. The first is New Year's Day on 1 January, the last is National Day on 3 December.
When is the next public holiday in the United Arab Emirates?
National Day: Wednesday, 2 December, in 31 days.
Is today a public holiday in the United Arab Emirates?
No. The next public holiday is National Day on Wednesday, 2 December, in 31 days.