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United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2026

The UAE has both Islamic and secular public holidays, totaling about 10 days per year.

All 2026 Holidays

HolidayDateDayLinks

New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026ThursdayDetails Countdown

Eid al-Fitr1-3 ShawwalVariableCountdown

Arafat Day9 Dhul HijjahVariable

Eid al-Adha10-12 Dhul HijjahVariableCountdown

Islamic New Year1 MuharramVariable

Prophet's Birthday12 Rabi ul-AwalVariable

Commemoration DayDecember 1, 2026TuesdayDetails

National DayDecember 2, 2026WednesdayDetails

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have?

United Arab Emirates has 8 major public holidays.

What are the main holidays in United Arab Emirates?

New Year's Day, Eid al-Fitr, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, Prophet's Birthday, Commemoration Day, National Day.

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