2027 holiday calendar
UAE Public Holidays 2027: Full List & Eid Dates
Every official public holiday in the UAE in 2027: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day and more - days off, long weekends and which dates are still expected.
Quick answer
2027 public holiday list
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri 1 Jan3-day break with the weekend | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid al-FitrExpected - one day shorter if Ramadan lasts 29 days. | Tue 9 Mar - Fri 12 Mar6-day break with the weekend | 4 | Expected |
| Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha | Sat 15 May - Tue 18 May | 4 | Expected |
| Islamic New Year | Sun 6 Jun | 1 | Expected |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Sat 14 Aug | 1 | Expected |
| National DayEid Al Etihad | Thu 2 Dec - Fri 3 Dec4-day break with the weekend | 2 | Fixed date |
Long weekends in 2027
New Year's Day
Fri 1 Jan - Sun 3 Jan · 3 days
Eid al-Fitr
Tue 9 Mar - Sun 14 Mar · 6 days
National Day
Thu 2 Dec - Sun 5 Dec · 4 days
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
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in the UAE in 2027?
UAE has 6 public holidays in 2027: about 13 paid days off across the dated holidays.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in the UAE?
Tue 9 Mar - Fri 12 Mar 2027 (expected - depends on the moon sighting).
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in the UAE?
Sat 15 May - Tue 18 May 2027 (expected - depends on the moon sighting).
When is the National Day holiday 2027 in the UAE?
Thu 2 Dec - Fri 3 Dec 2027. Eid Al Etihad
What if I have to work on a public holiday?
If you work on a public holiday you get another paid day off, or your wage for that day plus at least 50%.
Are private-sector holidays the same as government holidays?
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.
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