United Arab Emirates
UAE public holidays
The next public holiday in the United Arab Emirates is National Day, in 64 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.
Next public holiday
National DayWednesday, December 2, 2026 · in 64 days
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| December 2026 | |
| Dec 2Wednesday | National DayNationwide |
| Dec 3Thursday | National DayNationwide |
| January 2027 | |
| Jan 1Friday | New Year's DayNationwide |
| March 2027 | |
| Mar 9Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr EstimatedNationwide |
| Mar 10Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday EstimatedNationwide |
| Mar 11Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday EstimatedNationwide |
| May 2027 | |
| May 15Saturday | Day of Arafah EstimatedNationwide |
| May 16Sunday | Eid al-Adha EstimatedNationwide |
| May 17Monday | Eid al-Adha Holiday EstimatedNationwide |
| May 18Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday EstimatedNationwide |
| June 2027 | |
| Jun 6Sunday | Islamic New Year EstimatedNationwide |
| August 2027 | |
| Aug 14Saturday | Prophet's Birthday EstimatedNationwide |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next public holiday in the United Arab Emirates?
National Day, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 — in 64 days.
How many public holidays does the United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.
Where do these dates come from?
From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.