General guide — confirm on the official site
Public holidays
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Many UAE public holidays follow the Islamic calendar, so dates move each year. Wait for the official announcement.
Go to the official service Last updated: November 2026
This is general guidance. Fees and rules change — confirm on the official link and apply only there.
Who needs this?
All residents planning travel or leave.
Step by step
- New Year's Day — 1 January
- Eid Al Fitr — about 3 days at the end of Ramadan (around 20 March 2026)
- Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha — around 26–29 May 2026
- Hijri New Year — around 16 June 2026
- Prophet's Birthday — around 25 August 2026
- Commemoration Day (1 Dec) and National Day (2–3 Dec)
- Islamic dates depend on moon sighting — the government confirms them shortly before
Responsible authority
Common mistakes
- Booking tickets on 'predicted' dates from social media.
Related questions
Does the private sector get the same holidays?
Yes — public and private sectors now get the same official holidays. Employers who need you to work must give a day off or extra pay.
Official sources
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