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United Arab Emirates public holidays 2026: 8 holidays, 1 long weekend

In 2026, United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays: 8 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 1 long weekend. Laylat al-Mi'raj falls on January 16, 2026, and January is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 8Public holidays
  • 8On weekdays
  • 253Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • JanuaryBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day—
January 16, 2026FridayLaylat al-Mi'raj—
February 18, 2026WednesdayFirst day of Ramadan—
March 20, 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
May 27, 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
June 16, 2026TuesdayIslamic New Year—
August 25, 2026TuesdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—
December 2, 2026WednesdayNational Day—

2026 calendar

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  • Weekend
January 2026
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February 2026
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March 2026
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April 2026
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May 2026
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June 2026
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July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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Holidays on weekend days

No public holidays fall on weekend days.

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2026 – January 4, 202641New Year's Day
January 16, 2026 – January 18, 20263No leave neededLaylat al-Mi'raj
January 10, 2026 – January 18, 202694Laylat al-Mi'raj
February 14, 2026 – February 18, 202652First day of Ramadan
March 14, 2026 – March 22, 202694End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
Laylat al-Mi'rajJanuary 16, 202611 earlier
First day of RamadanFebruary 18, 202611 earlier
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 20, 202610 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 27, 202610 earlier
Islamic New YearJune 16, 202610 earlier
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 25, 202610 earlier

All about public holidays in United Arab Emirates