UAE public holidays in 2026
The UAE’s 2026 public holidays followed the usual mix of fixed civil dates and Hijri dates confirmed by moon sighting. Two holidays were moved by the Cabinet to create three-day weekends. Since 2022 the weekend has been Saturday and Sunday.
| Holiday | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday 1 January | Fixed date |
| Eid Al Fitr | Federal government: Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 March. Private sector: Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 March, with Sunday 22 added if Ramadan completed 30 days | Work resumed Monday 23 March |
| Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha | Public sector: Monday 25 to Friday 29 May. Private sector: Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 May | Arafat Day Tuesday 26, Eid Wednesday 27; back Monday 1 June |
| Islamic New Year | Monday 15 June | Moved by the Cabinet |
| Prophet’s Birthday | Friday 28 August | Moved by the Cabinet from Tuesday 25 August |
| Eid Al Etihad (National Day) | Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 December | Still to come |
More detail on each break
- Dubai Government Eid Al Adha closures and the Eid Al Adha dates for each sector
- Islamic New Year on 15 June
- How the 2026 transfers worked
- The holidays still ahead
Planning for next year? See the 2027 public holiday dates.
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