United Arab Emirates Holidays 2021
Complete list of holidays and observances in United Arab Emirates for the year 2021.
January
Fri 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
March
Thu 11
Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension)
Observance
April
Tue 13
Ramadan Start
Observance
May
Tue 11
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Public holiday
Wed 12
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Public holiday
Thu 13
Eid al-Fitr
Public holiday
Fri 14
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Public holiday
Sat 15
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Public holiday
July
Sun 11
Hajj season begins
Observance
Mon 19
Arafat (Hajj) Day
Public holiday
Tue 20
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Public holiday
Wed 21
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Public holiday
Thu 22
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Public holiday
August
Thu 12
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
Public holiday
October
Thu 21
Mouloud
Public holiday
November
Tue 30
Commemoration Day
Observance
December
Wed 1
Day off for Commemoration Day
Public holiday
Thu 2
National Day
Public holiday
Fri 3
National Day Holiday
Public holiday
Fri 31
New Year's Eve
Observance