UAE Public Holidays 2026
we can expect a minimum of 12 official days off according to the UAE public holiday law introduced at the start of 2025 – including a huge six-day long weekend.
While no formal announcement for the UAE public holidays 2026 has been made, the UAE public holiday law outlines the official days off we can expect in the calendar.
Public Holidays for the Public and Private Sector in the State, shall be as follows:
| Holiday | Date | Number of Days |
| Gregorian New Year | 1 January | 1 day |
| Eid Al-Fitr | From 01 to 03 Shawwal | 3 days (*) |
| Arafa Day | 09 Thu Al-Hijjah | 1 day |
| Eid Al-Adha | From 10 to 12 Thu Al-Hijjah | 3 days |
| Hijri New Year | 1 Muharram | 1 day |
| Prophet’s Birthday | 12 Rabi’ Al Awal | 1 day |
| National Day | From 2 to 3 December | 2 days |
(*) In the event the Month of Ramadan completes (30) days, day (30) of Ramadan shall be deemed as an official holiday added to the Eid-Al-Fitr holiday.