United Arab Emirates public holidays 2026
Official non-working public holidays in United Arab Emirates, 2026.
United Arab Emirates, 2026
12 public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Weekday | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday | 246 days ago | Public holiday |
| 20 March | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Friday | 168 days ago | Public holiday |
| 21 March | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | Saturday | 167 days ago | Public holiday |
| 22 March | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | Sunday | 166 days ago | Public holiday |
| 26 May | Day of Arafah (estimated) | Tuesday | 101 days ago | Public holiday |
| 27 May | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Wednesday | 100 days ago | Public holiday |
| 28 May | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) | Thursday | 99 days ago | Public holiday |
| 29 May | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) | Friday | 98 days ago | Public holiday |
| 16 June | Islamic New Year (estimated) | Tuesday | 80 days ago | Public holiday |
| 25 August | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | Tuesday | 10 days ago | Public holiday |
| 2 December | National Day | Wednesday | in 89 days | Public holiday |
| 3 December | National Day | Thursday | in 90 days | Public holiday |
Working days in 2026
- Working days in 2026: 251
- Free days in 2026: 114
- Public holidays in 2026: 12
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