All public holidays in the United Arab Emirates 2026
| Day | Date | Public holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year's Day | national | |
| Fri | Eid al-Fitr | national | |
| Sat | Eid al-Fitr (Day 2) | national | |
| Sun | Eid al-Fitr (Day 3) | national | |
| Tue | Arafat Day | national | |
| Wed | Eid al-Adha | national | |
| Thu | Eid al-Adha (Day 2) | national | |
| Fri | Eid al-Adha (Day 3) | national | |
| Mon | Islamic New Year | national | |
| Fri | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | national | |
| Wed | National Day | national | |
| Thu | National Day (Day 2) | national | |
Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates 2026
Public holidays in January 2026
(Ras as-Sana al-Miladiyya)
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in March 2026
nationwide public holiday
(Eid al-Fitr (al-Yawm ath-Thani))
nationwide public holiday
(Eid al-Fitr (al-Yawm ath-Thalith))
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in May 2026
(Yawm Arafah)
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
(Eid al-Adha (al-Yawm ath-Thani))
nationwide public holiday
(Eid al-Adha (al-Yawm ath-Thalith))
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in June 2026
(Ras as-Sana al-Hijriyya)
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in August 2026
(Al-Mawlid an-Nabawi ash-Sharif)
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in December 2026
(Al-Yawm al-Watani)
nationwide public holiday
(Al-Yawm al-Watani (al-Yawm ath-Thani))
nationwide public holiday
👉 Here you can find all public holidays 2027 in the United Arab Emirates.
Frequently asked questions about public holidays in the United Arab Emirates
What public holidays are there in the United Arab Emirates?
The nationwide public holidays in the United Arab Emirates in 2026 are New Year's Day, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (Day 2), Eid al-Fitr (Day 3), Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (Day 2), Eid al-Adha (Day 3), Islamic New Year, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday, National Day and National Day (Day 2).
Is today a public holiday in the United Arab Emirates?
Today, 28 September 2026, is not a public holiday in the United Arab Emirates. It is an ordinary Monday.
When is the next public holiday in the United Arab Emirates?
The next public holiday in the United Arab Emirates is on 2 December 2026: National Day, a nationwide public holiday.