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.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | New Year's Day |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Isra'a Wal Mi'raj |
| 17 May | Thu | Beginning of Ramadan |
| 14 Jun | Thu | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 15 Jun | Fri | Eid al-Fitr |
| 16 Jun | Sat | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 17 Jun | Sun | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 20 Aug | Mon | Arafat Day |
| 21 Aug | Tue | Eid al-Adha |
| 22 Aug | Wed | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 23 Aug | Thu | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 11 Sep | Tue | Islamic New Year |
| 18 Nov | Sun | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| 30 Nov | Fri | Commemoration Day |
| 2 Dec | Sun | National Day |
| 3 Dec | Mon | National Day Holiday |
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Note:
— National Day holiday is observed by federal government employees only.