Public holidays in United Arab Emirates, 2026
8 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for United Arab Emirates drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: National Day on Wednesday 2 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 16 January | Laylat al-Mi'raj | Friday |
| 18 February | First day of Ramadan | Wednesday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 16 June | Islamic New Year | Tuesday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 2 December | National Day | Wednesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
8 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
National Day, on Wednesday 2 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.