United Arab Emirates Public Holidays (2025–2027)
The UAE has 8 public holiday periods in 2026, and nearly every one connects to a weekend. Ramadan runs the full 30 days, so Eid al-Fitr is officially observed Mar 19–22 with the holiday itself on Friday Mar 20. Arafat Day (Tue May 26) plus Eid al-Adha (May 27–29) merges with the weekend for a 6-day break, and National Day (Dec 2–3) lands right before the weekend — take Friday Dec 4 off to stretch it to five days. The Cabinet moved the Islamic New Year to Monday Jun 15, producing a 3-day weekend.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20274 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar4 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleUAE Cabinet resolution & Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in United Arab Emirates.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
United Arab Emirates Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFUnited Arab Emirates Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for United Arab Emirates (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in United Arab Emirates?" with next upcoming closures.
United Arab Emirates Long Weekends 2026: 4 Breaks, Longest 6 Days
All UAE long weekends in 2026 — every 3+ day break the public holidays create, from the Eid al-Fitr run to Commemoration Day, with dates and leave tips.
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Official sources & data
- Breaking news: Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holiday announced (FAHR / MoHRE)Visit sourceWhat's On (AE)
- Eid Al Fitr 2026 in UAE: Shawwal crescent moon sighting across the worldVisit sourceGulf News
- UAE public holidays 2026 (official list via gov.ae)Visit sourcePublic Holidays Global
- 伊斯兰新年过后，阿联酋两个月内再无公共假期（2026年6月15日官方公告）Visit sourceDubai Chinese (迪拜中华网)
Frequently Asked Questions About United Arab Emirates Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in United Arab Emirates each year?
United Arab Emirates gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in United Arab Emirates?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official United Arab Emirates holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in United Arab Emirates officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in United Arab Emirates?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.