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Your 2026 dates

UAE public holidays 2026

Here are the days off in the UAE this year. If you work for a company, use the company column. If you work for the federal government, use the other one. They usually match, except around Eid. Islamic holidays are confirmed after the moon is sighted, so check back if you are planning travel.

Last checked 2026-08-23

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National Day

Wednesday 2 December and Thursday 3 December 2026

Holiday	Companies	Federal government
New Year's Day 1 January	Thursday, 1 January 2026	Thursday, 1 January 2026
Eid Al Fitr Usually three or four days	19–21 March 2026, or 22 March if Ramadan lasted 30 days	19–22 March 2026, back on 23 March
Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha Arafat Day, then Eid	26–29 May 2026	25–29 May 2026, back on 1 June
Islamic New Year One day	Monday, 15 June 2026	Monday, 15 June 2026
Prophet Muhammad's birthday One day	Friday, 28 August 2026	Friday, 28 August 2026
National Day 2 and 3 December	Wednesday 2 December and Thursday 3 December 2026	Wednesday 2 December and Thursday 3 December 2026

Use the column that matches your job. Dubai government staff have a short note under the table.

If you work for Dubai Government

Dubai Government staff are off on Friday, 28 August 2026, and back on Monday, 31 August. Hospitals, police and other public services keep running.

Good to know

The national holiday list covers both companies and government. Your exact days off still depend on who you work for. Around Eid, the two columns can differ by a day.

30 November is Commemoration Day. It is marked across the UAE, but it is not a public holiday. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, you do not usually get Friday or Monday off instead.

Most people already have Saturday and Sunday off. Sharjah government staff have Friday to Sunday, so a Monday holiday gives them a longer break.

More on Eid Al Adha: Eid Al Adha 2026 in the UAE.

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