Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays in 2026, listed below with the weekday each one falls on.
- 8 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 16 | Friday | Laylat al-Mi'raj | Public |
| February 18 | Wednesday | First day of Ramadan | Public |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| December 2 | Wednesday | National Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does the United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
- The United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in the United Arab Emirates in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in the United Arab Emirates fall on a weekend in 2026?
- None — every public holiday falls on a weekday.