United Arab Emirates: Time, Holidays and Calendar
Public holidays 2026
Full list| Date | Day | Name | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Expected | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Arafat Day Expected | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Expected | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year Expected | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Expected | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 1 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | Commemoration Day | Public Holiday | 43 days remaining | |
| 2 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | National Day | Public Holiday | 44 days remaining | |
| 3 Dec 2026 | Thursday | National Day (second day) | Public Holiday | 45 days remaining |