United Arab Emirates - 2026

UAE public holiday rules in 2026

Gregorian New Year and National Day are fixed; Islamic holidays follow Hijri dates and moon sighting. Undated Islamic entries are intentionally not assigned a Gregorian countdown until official determination.

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