Public holidays in United Arab Emirates, 2027
9 public holidays, 5 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for United Arab Emirates drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 5 January | Laylat al-Mi'raj | Tuesday |
| 8 February | First day of Ramadan | Monday |
| 9 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Tuesday |
| 16 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Sunday |
| 6 June | Islamic New Year | Sunday |
| 14 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Saturday |
| 2 December | National Day | Thursday |
| 25 December | Laylat al-Mi'raj | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2027?
9 nationwide public holidays, 5 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
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.