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UAE Public Holidays: Next Holiday & Upcoming Days Off
When is the next public holiday in the UAE? Upcoming Eid, National Day and long-weekend dates, plus the holiday rules for private and government employees.
Next public holiday in the UAE
National Day
Wed 2 Dec - Thu 3 Dec 2026 · In 35 days
Upcoming public holidays
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National DayEid Al Etihad | Wed 2 Dec - Thu 3 Dec 2026 | 2 | Fixed date |
| New Year's Day | Fri 1 Jan 20273-day break with the weekend | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid al-FitrExpected - one day shorter if Ramadan lasts 29 days. | Tue 9 Mar - Fri 12 Mar 20276-day break with the weekend | 4 | Expected |
| Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha | Sat 15 May - Tue 18 May 2027 | 4 | Expected |
| Islamic New Year | Sun 6 Jun 2027 | 1 | Expected |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Sat 14 Aug 2027 | 1 | Expected |
| National DayEid Al Etihad | Thu 2 Dec - Fri 3 Dec 20274-day break with the weekend | 2 | Fixed date |
Full list by year
Holiday rules in the UAE
- Weekend
- Saturday-Sunday (most employers)
- Private vs government
- Since 2024 the public and private sectors share one holiday list; the Cabinet may move a holiday to the start or end of the week to create a long weekend.
- Working on a holiday
- If you work on a public holiday you get another paid day off, or your wage for that day plus at least 50%.
- Legal basis
- Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024 + Federal Decree-Law 33/2021, Article 28
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