Next UAE public holiday

8
Apr 2024
  • Eid Al Fitr

Public holidays in UAE 2016

Date Day No. of Days Holiday
1 January Friday 1 New Year's Day
5 May Thursday 1 Lailat Al Miraj (The Prophet's Ascension)
7 July Thursday 2 Eid Al Fitr
11 September Sunday 3 Eid Al Adha
2 October Sunday 1 Al Hijra (Islamic New Year)
30 November Wednesday 1 Martyr's Day
2 December Friday 1 UAE National Day
12 December Monday 1 Milad Un Nabi (The Prophet's Birthday)

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon, and the dates given above are approximations. Therefore, the dates of the holidays are subject to change, and we cannot guarantee their complete accuracy. Also, the number of days of holiday is based on expected days off for the private sector.

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