United Arab Emirates Long Weekends 2027
United Arab Emirates produces 4 long weekends in 2027 — every break of three days or more that its public holidays actually create. The longest runs 4 days (Mar 8–11). All of these breaks come straight from the published holiday calendar.
United Arab Emirates long weekends in 2027
New Year's break
3 daysJan 1 – 3
Fixed: New Year's Day falls on Friday Jan 1, so the weekend extends the break to 3 days with no extra leave.
Eid al-Fitr break (projected)
4 daysMar 8 – 11
Projected: if Ramadan reaches 30 days, the extra holiday (Mon Mar 8) plus Eid (Tue–Thu Mar 9–11) gives 4 days off. Some forecasters shift the whole block to Mar 10–12.
Eid al-Adha break (projected)
4 daysMay 15 – 18
Projected: Arafat Day (Sat May 15) plus Eid al-Adha (Sun–Tue May 16–18) makes a 4-day break. Watch for Cabinet adjustments since two of the days fall on the weekend.
National Day break
4 daysDec 2 – 5
Fixed: National Day (Thu–Fri Dec 2–3) runs straight into the weekend — 4 days off, the year's final guaranteed break.
Interactive Leave & Bridge Days Planner
Select your country, year, and annual leave budget to calculate the highest-ROI vacation strategies. Bridge mid-week holidays into continuous mega-breaks.
17 Bridge Strategies Found
Eid al-Fitr
Mar 6 – 11•Total Vacation: 6 days
Take 1 day of annual leave on Mar 8 to bridge Eid al-Fitr with the weekend for a 6-day vacation.
Eid al-Fitr
Mar 9 – 14•Total Vacation: 6 days
Take 1 day of annual leave on Mar 12 to bridge Eid al-Fitr with the weekend for a 6-day vacation.
Eid al-Fitr
Mar 6 – 14•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 2 days of annual leave on Mar 8, Mar 12 to connect Eid al-Fitr into a 9-day continuous break.
Arafat Day
May 15 – 23•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on May 19 – 21 to connect Arafat Day into a 9-day continuous break.
UAE National Day
Nov 27 – Dec 5•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Nov 29 – Dec 1 to connect UAE National Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Eid al-Fitr
Feb 27 – Mar 14•Total Vacation: 16 days
Take 7 days of annual leave on Mar 1 – 5, Mar 8, Mar 12 to connect Eid al-Fitr into a 16-day continuous break.
Eid al-Fitr
Mar 6 – 21•Total Vacation: 16 days
Take 7 days of annual leave on Mar 8, Mar 12, Mar 15 – 19 to connect Eid al-Fitr into a 16-day continuous break.
New Year's Day
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Dec 28 – 31 to connect New Year's Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Eid al-Fitr
Feb 27 – Mar 11•Total Vacation: 13 days
Take 6 days of annual leave on Mar 1 – 5, Mar 8 to connect Eid al-Fitr into a 13-day continuous break.
Eid al-Fitr
Mar 9 – 21•Total Vacation: 13 days
Take 6 days of annual leave on Mar 12, Mar 15 – 19 to connect Eid al-Fitr into a 13-day continuous break.
Arafat Day
May 8 – 18•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on May 10 – 14 to connect Arafat Day into a 11-day continuous break.
UAE National Day
Dec 2 – 12•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 6 – 10 to connect UAE National Day into a 11-day continuous break.
New Year's Day
Jan 1 – 10•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jan 4 – 8 to connect New Year's Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Islamic New Year (Al Hijri)
May 29 – Jun 6•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on May 31 – Jun 4 to connect Islamic New Year (Al Hijri) into a 9-day continuous break.
Islamic New Year (Al Hijri)
Jun 5 – 13•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jun 7 – 11 to connect Islamic New Year (Al Hijri) into a 9-day continuous break.
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
Aug 7 – 15•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Aug 9 – 13 to connect Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid) into a 9-day continuous break.
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
Aug 14 – 22•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Aug 16 – 20 to connect Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid) into a 9-day continuous break.
Compliance Notice: Leave planning recommendations are calculated for vacation optimization. Taking annual leave is subject to your employment contract, employer approval, and local labor legislation.
The 4 long weekends of 2027
New Year's break — Jan 1–3 (3 days); Eid al-Fitr break (projected) — Mar 8–11 (4 days); Eid al-Adha break (projected) — May 15–18 (4 days); National Day break — Dec 2–5 (4 days)
Full list: New Year's break (Jan 1–3) Eid al-Fitr break (projected) (Mar 8–11) Eid al-Adha break (projected) (May 15–18) National Day break (Dec 2–5) — 4 consecutive-day breaks in total.
How United Arab Emirates builds its long weekends
Long weekends come from public holidays landing next to weekends (or substitute days extending them). The table above lists only real calendar breaks — a 4-day count means 4 separate runs of consecutive days off.
How to plan around them
The 4 breaks above are the ones the calendar gives you for free. The longest (Eid al-Fitr break (projected), 4 days, Mar 8–11) is the best anchor for a longer trip; the others work well for short getaways. Check the linked year page for make-up workdays that may surround the longer breaks.
Official sources & data
- UAE public holidays 2027 (projected list)Visit sourcePublic Holidays Global
- Hijri Calendar Shawwal 1448 (Umm al-Qura-based table: 1 Shawwal = Mar 9, 2027)Visit sourceIslamicFinder
- Hijri Calendar Muharram 1449 (Umm al-Qura-based table: 1 Muharram = Jun 6, 2027)Visit sourceIslamicFinder
- 2027年阿联酋公共假期预测时间出炉（预计日期一览）Visit sourceDubai Chinese (迪拜中华网)
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does United Arab Emirates have in 2027?
4 — every break of three consecutive days or more that United Arab Emirates's public holidays create in 2027. The longest is Eid al-Fitr break (projected) with 4 days off.
What is the longest long weekend in United Arab Emirates in 2027?
Eid al-Fitr break (projected) — 4 days (Mar 8–11).
Which public holidays create long weekends in United Arab Emirates 2027?
New Year's break, Eid al-Fitr break (projected), Eid al-Adha break (projected), National Day break. Each is listed above with its exact dates.
Does United Arab Emirates have substitute days for weekend holidays?
No — United Arab Emirates has no substitute-day rule, so holidays falling on a weekend are simply lost. The long weekends above come only from holidays that land next to weekends.
Are the 2027 long weekend dates confirmed?
Not yet — United Arab Emirates's 2027 calendar is provisional until the official announcement. The dates above follow the published holiday rules and the usual calendar pattern, but Islamic holidays in particular are subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day. Check back after the official notice.