When is the next public holiday in the UAE?

The next official public holiday is Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday, which could fall on August 25, 2026, pending confirmation by the moon-sighting committee.

Which holidays are excluded from the holiday transfer rule?

Eid Al Fitr, Arafat Day, and Eid Al Adha are excluded from the holiday transfer rule.

What are the remaining public holidays in 2026 after August?

After August, the only public holiday left for the year will be in December, when the UAE marks the Union Day, with December 2 and 3 declared as public holidays.

UAE Holiday Transfers 2026: June 15 And August 28

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MDT News Desk July 24, 2026Updated on October 11, 2026

The two UAE holidays moved in 2026

Under Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024, the Cabinet can move some mid-week public holidays to the start or end of the week. In 2026 it used that power twice, both times to create a three-day weekend.

Holiday	Expected day	Observed day	Covered
Islamic New Year (1448 AH)	Tuesday 16 or Wednesday 17 June	Monday 15 June	Federal government and private sector
Prophet’s Birthday	Tuesday 25 August	Friday 28 August	Federal government and private sector

The Islamic New Year move was announced on 3 June by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The Prophet’s Birthday move was confirmed by the UAE Government Media Office on 7 August.

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What the rule does not allow

Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha cannot be moved, and a transfer is never automatic. It needs a Cabinet decision each time. The full rule is in our transfer rule guide.