🇦🇪United Arab Emirates 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for United Arab Emirates in 2026, 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 | 2026-01-01 | 270 days ago | Public Holidays |
الإسراء والمعراج | 2026-01-16 | 255 days ago | Public Holidays |
اليوم الأول من رمضان | 2026-02-18 | 222 days ago | Public Holidays |
عيد الفطر | 2026-03-20 | 192 days ago | Public Holidays |
عيد الأضحى | 2026-05-27 | 124 days ago | Public Holidays |
رأس السنة الهجرية | 2026-06-16 | 104 days ago | Public Holidays |
المولد النبويّ | 2026-08-25 | 34 days ago | Public Holidays |
اليوم الوطني | 2026-12-02 | 65 days remaining | Public Holidays |
United Arab Emirates 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 2 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- الإسراء والمعراج: 2026-01-16 to 2026-01-18, 3 consecutive days
- عيد الفطر: 2026-03-20 to 2026-03-22, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- رأس السنة الميلادية: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- رأس السنة الهجرية: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-06-13 to 2026-06-16
- المولد النبويّ: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-08-22 to 2026-08-25
In 2026, United Arab Emirates has no public holidays falling at the weekend, so every holiday provides a genuine day of rest.
1 is the busiest holiday month, with 2 public holidays.