United Arab Emirates Holiday Calendar
9 public holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2026
| Date | Day | Name | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Expected | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Arafat Day Expected | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Expected | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year Expected | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Expected | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 1 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | Commemoration Day | Public Holiday | 43 days remaining | |
| 2 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | National Day | Public Holiday | 44 days remaining | |
| 3 Dec 2026 | Thursday | National Day (second day) | Public Holiday | 45 days remaining |
Dates marked Expected follow the lunar calendar and are confirmed by the government closer to the date. This page is not submitted to search engines until verified dates are added.
National holidays only. Regional, state and provincial holidays are not included. Holidays on a weekend may be observed on another day.