United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2026

January

Thu1

New Year's Day

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

National holiday

Sun2

New Year's Day Holiday

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

National holiday

Fri16

Leilat al-Meiraj

Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.

Observance

Mon27

Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension)

Observance

February

Wed18

Ramadan Start

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Observance

March

Fri20

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

National holiday

Sun22

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates

National holiday

May

Mon16

Public Holiday (Death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan)

Public Holiday (Death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan) is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates

National holiday

Mon18

Hajj season begins

Hajj season begins is an observance in United Arab Emirates

Observance

Tue26

Arafat (Hajj) Day

Arafat (Hajj) Day is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates

National holiday

Wed27

Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

National holiday

Wed27