Holiday count guide
How Many Public Holidays Does UAE Have?
The UAE holiday count changes by year because Eid and Hijri holidays follow the lunar calendar. This guide explains the core holidays and links to the year-by-year calendar.
Core holidaysNew Year, Eid, Hijri holidays, Commemoration Day, and Eid Al Etihad.
Why counts varyMulti-day Eid holidays and moon-sighting dates affect the total.
Best answerCheck the specific year calendar for the exact list.
Important dates
| Holiday | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Confirmed | 1 day |
| Eid Al Fitr | March 19-22, 2026 | Confirmed | 4 days |
| Arafat Day | May 26, 2026 | Confirmed | 1 day |
| Eid Al Adha | May 27-29, 2026 | Confirmed | 3 days |
| Islamic New Year | June 16, 2026 | Estimated | Moon sighting |
| Prophet Birthday / Mawlid | August 25, 2026 | Estimated | Moon sighting |
| Commemoration Day | December 1, 2026 | Confirmed | 1 day |
| Eid Al Etihad / UAE National Day | December 2-3, 2026 | Confirmed | 2 days |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does the UAE have?
The exact count depends on the year and the Eid holiday windows. The 2026 calendar lists the core UAE public holidays and multi-day Eid breaks.
Which UAE holidays are fixed dates?
New Year, Commemoration Day, and Eid Al Etihad / National Day are fixed Gregorian dates.
Which UAE holidays can shift?
Eid Al Fitr, Arafat Day, Eid Al Adha, Islamic New Year, and Prophet Birthday can depend on moon sighting.
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Note: Islamic holiday dates can shift based on official moon sighting announcements.