UAE Public Holidays 2026
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 18 Mar | Wed | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 19 Mar | Thu | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 20 Mar | Fri | Eid al-Fitr |
| 21 Mar | Sat | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 22 Mar | Sun | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 26 May | Tue | Arafat Day |
| 27 May | Wed | Eid al-Adha |
| 28 May | Thu | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 29 May | Fri | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Islamic New Year |
| 25 Aug | Tue | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| 1 Dec | Tue | Commemoration Day |
| 2 Dec | Wed | National Day |
| 3 Dec | Thu | National Day Holiday |
| The dates in this table are an estimate. We will update this page once the official public holiday dates for 2026 are released. | ||