Public holidays in United Arab Emirates, 2026
United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays in 2026. The next one is المولد النبويّ on 25 August, a Tuesday. None fall on a weekend, so 8 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | رأس السنة الميلادية |
| 16 January | Friday | الإسراء والمعراج |
| 18 February | Wednesday | اليوم الأول من رمضان |
| 20 March | Friday | عيد الفطر |
| 27 May | Wednesday | عيد الأضحى |
| 16 June | Tuesday | رأس السنة الهجرية |
| 25 August | Tuesday | المولد النبويّ |
| 2 December | Wednesday | اليوم الوطني |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, United Arab Emirates's 8 holidays give 8 actual days away from work , because none of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
8, of which 8 fall on a working day and 0 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in United Arab Emirates fall on a weekend in 2026?
None do in 2026.
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.