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United Arab Emirates Public Holidays

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A complete schedule of all national and regional public holidays observed in United Arab Emirates.

Holiday Schedule for 2026

Jan01

New Year's Day

Public

Thu

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Jan16

Leilat al-Meiraj

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
Feb18

Ramadan Start

Public

Wed

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Mar19

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Public

Thu

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Mar20

Eid al-Fitr

Public

Fri

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Mar20

March Equinox

Public

Fri

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Mar21

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Public

Sat

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Government
Banks
Schools
May18

Hajj season begins

Public

Mon

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
May26

Arafat (Hajj) Day

Public

Tue

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
May27

Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)

Public

Wed

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
May27

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Public

Wed

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Government
Banks
Schools
Jun17

Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)

Public

Wed

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Jun21

June Solstice

Public

Sun

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Aug26

Mouloud

Public

Wed

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Sep23

September Equinox

Public

Wed

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Government
Banks
Schools
Nov30

Commemoration Day

Public

Mon

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Government
Banks
Schools
Dec02

National Day

Public

Wed

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Dec03

National Day Holiday

Public

Thu

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Dec22

December Solstice

Public

Tue

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Dec31

New Year's Eve

Public

Thu

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools

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