United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2026
United Arab Emirates has 13 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Thu 19 Mar | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Fri 20 Mar | Eid al-Fitr |
| Sat 21 Mar | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Sun 22 Mar | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Tue 26 May | Day of Arafah |
| Wed 27 May | Eid al-Adha |
| Thu 28 May | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Fri 29 May | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Mon 15 Jun | Islamic New Year |
| Fri 28 Aug | Prophet's Birthday |
| Wed 2 Dec | National Day |
| Thu 3 Dec | National Day |
2026 holiday calendar — United Arab Emirates
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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United Arab Emirates holidays in 2026 at a glance
United Arab Emirates has 13 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Thu 3 Dec. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with United Arab Emirates public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official announcement, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
- 13 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: UAE Government Portal – Public holidays · python-holidays – open holiday rules