🇦🇪United Arab Emirates 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for United Arab Emirates in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 8 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
رأس السنة الميلادية | 2021-01-01 | 2096 days ago | Public Holidays |
الإسراء والمعراج | 2021-03-11 | 2027 days ago | Public Holidays |
اليوم الأول من رمضان | 2021-04-13 | 1994 days ago | Public Holidays |
عيد الفطر | 2021-05-13 | 1964 days ago | Public Holidays |
عيد الأضحى | 2021-07-20 | 1896 days ago | Public Holidays |
رأس السنة الهجرية | 2021-08-09 | 1876 days ago | Public Holidays |
المولد النبويّ | 2021-10-18 | 1806 days ago | Public Holidays |
اليوم الوطني | 2021-12-02 | 1761 days ago | Public Holidays |
United Arab Emirates 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays in 2021. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
8
Public holidays
3
Long weekends
5
Bridge days
0
Weekend holidays
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- رأس السنة الميلادية: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- رأس السنة الهجرية: 2021-08-07 to 2021-08-09, 3 consecutive days
- المولد النبويّ: 2021-10-16 to 2021-10-18, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 5 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- الإسراء والمعراج: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-03-11 to 2021-03-14
- اليوم الأول من رمضان: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-04-10 to 2021-04-13
- عيد الفطر: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-05-13 to 2021-05-16
- عيد الأضحى: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-07-17 to 2021-07-20
- اليوم الوطني: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-12-02 to 2021-12-05
In 2021, United Arab Emirates has no public holidays falling at the weekend, so every holiday provides a genuine day of rest.