United Arab Emirates

UAE festivals and public holidays

Fixed dates and Hijri rules are separated so an estimated Gregorian conversion is never presented as official. Islamic public holidays are determined according to moon sighting. Their Gregorian dates remain unasserted here.

Confirmed source: Official Portal of the UAE Government · Last verified 2026-07-13

Dates and tools

Gregorian New YearThursday, 1 January 2026
UAE public-holiday rule. Fixed date in the official UAE public-holiday rules
Source: Official Portal of the UAE Government · Last checked 2026-07-13
Eid Al Fitr1-3 Shawwal; day 30 of Ramadan is also a holiday when applicable
UAE public-holiday rule. Moon-sighting dependent; no Gregorian date asserted
Source: Official Portal of the UAE Government · Last checked 2026-07-13
Arafah Day9 Dhu Al Hijjah
UAE public-holiday rule. Moon-sighting dependent; no Gregorian date asserted
Source: Official Portal of the UAE Government · Last checked 2026-07-13
Eid Al Adha10-12 Dhu Al Hijjah
UAE public-holiday rule. Moon-sighting dependent; no Gregorian date asserted
Source: Official Portal of the UAE Government · Last checked 2026-07-13
Hijri New Year1 Muharram
UAE public-holiday rule. Moon-sighting dependent; no Gregorian date asserted
Source: Official Portal of the UAE Government · Last checked 2026-07-13
Prophet Mohammed's Birthday12 Rabi' Awwal
UAE public-holiday rule. Moon-sighting dependent; no Gregorian date asserted
Source: Official Portal of the UAE Government · Last checked 2026-07-13
UAE National Day - first dayWednesday, 2 December 2026
UAE public-holiday rule. Fixed date in the official UAE public-holiday rules
Source: Official Portal of the UAE Government · Last checked 2026-07-13
UAE National Day - second dayThursday, 3 December 2026
UAE public-holiday rule. Fixed date in the official UAE public-holiday rules
Source: Official Portal of the UAE Government · Last checked 2026-07-13