United Arab Emirates Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in United Arab Emirates for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Fri 16
Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) (tentative)
Observance Date is tentative and may change.
February
Wed 18
Ramadan Start (tentative)
Observance Date is tentative and may change.
March
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
Sat 21
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
Sun 22
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
May
Mon 18
Hajj season begins (tentative)
Observance Date is tentative and may change.
Tue 26
Arafat (Hajj) Day (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha Holiday (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
Thu 28
Eid al-Adha Holiday (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
June
Wed 17
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
August
Wed 26
Mouloud (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
November
Mon 30
Commemoration Day
Observance
December
Wed 2
National Day
Public holiday
Thu 3
National Day Holiday
Public holiday
Thu 31
New Year's Eve
Observance