How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2026, per UAE Public Holidays 2026 — Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024 and FAHR/MoHRE announcements.
United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2026, per UAE Public Holidays 2026 — Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024 and FAHR/MoHRE announcements. The longest long weekend lasts 6 days on 26–31 May 2026.
13 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
Cool season
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- 1New Year's Day
February
Cool season
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No holidays this month.
March
Cool season
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- 19Eid Al Fitr Holiday
- 20Eid Al Fitr Holiday
- 21Eid Al Fitr Holiday
- 22Eid Al Fitr Holiday
April
Hot season
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No holidays this month.
May
Hot season
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- 26Arafat Day
- 27Eid Al Adha
- 28Eid Al Adha
- 29Eid Al Adha
June
Hot season
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- 15Hijri New Year (moved to Monday)
July
Hot season
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No holidays this month.
August
Hot season
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- 24Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (expected)
September
Hot season
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No holidays this month.
October
Hot season
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No holidays this month.
November
Cool season
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No holidays this month.
December
Cool season
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- 2UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)
- 3UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)
Long Weekends in United Arab Emirates, 2026
United Arab Emirates has 5 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 6 days on 26–31 May 2026, covering Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
19–22 March 2026
entirely official days off
4 days
- Thu19Eid Al Fitr HolidayHoliday
- Fri20Eid Al Fitr HolidayHoliday
- Sat21Eid Al Fitr HolidayHoliday
- Sun22Eid Al Fitr HolidayHoliday
26–31 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
6 days
- Tue26Arafat DayHoliday
- Wed27Eid Al AdhaHoliday
- Thu28Eid Al AdhaHoliday
- Fri29Eid Al AdhaHoliday
- Sat30Saturday
- Sun31SundayHoliday
13–15 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat13Saturday
- Sun14SundayHoliday
- Mon15Hijri New Year (moved to Monday)Holiday
22–24 August 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat22Saturday
- Sun23SundayHoliday
- Mon24Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (expected)Holiday
2–3 December 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Wed2UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)Holiday
- Thu3UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)Holiday
United Arab Emirates Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 2–3 December (UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Holiday |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Holiday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Holiday |
| 22 March 2026 | Sunday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Holiday |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Arafat Day | Holiday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid Al Adha | Holiday |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid Al Adha | Holiday |
| 29 May 2026 | Friday | Eid Al Adha | Holiday |
| 15 June 2026 | Monday | Hijri New Year (moved to Monday) | Holiday |
| 24 August 2026 | Monday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (expected) | Holiday |
| 2 December 2026 | Wednesday | UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad) | Holiday |
| 3 December 2026 | Thursday | UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad) | Holiday |
Official source: UAE Public Holidays 2026 — Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024 and FAHR/MoHRE announcements (Unified holidays for the public and private sectors. Eid dates follow moon sighting as observed in 2026; Hijri New Year was moved to Monday 15 June under the Cabinet's transfer rule. The Prophet's Birthday (24 August) is the expected date, subject to the official circular. The extra public-sector day on 25 May (Eid Al Adha) is not included.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Unified holidays for the public and private sectors under Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024. Hijri-calendar holidays (except the two Eids) may be moved to the start or end of the week; later-year Islamic dates are subject to the official circular. The UAE weekend is Saturday–Sunday.
Download United Arab Emirates 2026 Holiday Data
The United Arab Emirates 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Seasons in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is in the Northern Hemisphere, with a desert climate of a hot season and a cool season. Hot desert: a long, intensely hot and humid summer and a short, mild winter; rainfall is minimal.
Current season in United Arab Emirates
Cool season
November – March
Mild, pleasant temperatures and most of the year's (scarce) rainfall — the comfortable time of year.
Hot season
April – October
Long, intensely hot and dry; midsummer daytime highs often exceed 40 °C.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 2026?
There are 5 long-weekend periods in United Arab Emirates in 2026. The longest lasts 6 days on 26-31 May 2026, covering Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha.
What is the official source for the 2026 United Arab Emirates holiday calendar?
The official source is UAE Public Holidays 2026 — Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024 and FAHR/MoHRE announcements (Unified holidays for the public and private sectors. Eid dates follow moon sighting as observed in 2026; Hijri New Year was moved to Monday 15 June under the Cabinet's transfer rule. The Prophet's Birthday (24 August) is the expected date, subject to the official circular. The extra public-sector day on 25 May (Eid Al Adha) is not included).
Why was the UAE Hijri New Year holiday on a Monday?
Under Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024, any public holiday except Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha may be transferred to the beginning or end of the week. 1 Muharram 1448 actually fell midweek, but the holiday was observed on Monday 15 June 2026 to create a three-day weekend.
Did the public and private sectors get the same Eid Al Adha break in 2026?
Almost. Both sectors had Arafat Day through Eid Al Adha off (26–29 May). The federal public sector was additionally granted Monday 25 May, stretching its break to nine days including weekends; that extra public-sector day is not shown in this calendar.