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United Arab Emirates

UAE Public Holidays 2018

This page contains a national calendar of all 2018 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.

DateDayHoliday
1 JanMonNew Year's Day
14 AprSatIsra'a Wal Mi'raj
17 MayThuBeginning of Ramadan
14 JunThuEid al-Fitr Holiday
15 JunFriEid al-Fitr
16 JunSatEid al-Fitr Holiday
17 JunSunEid al-Fitr Holiday
20 AugMonArafat Day
21 AugTueEid al-Adha
22 AugWedEid al-Adha Holiday
23 AugThuEid al-Adha Holiday
11 SepTueIslamic New Year
18 NovSunProphet Muhammad's Birthday
30 NovFriCommemoration Day
2 DecSunNational Day
3 DecMonNational Day Holiday
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Note:
— National Day holiday is observed by federal government employees only.