Banking schedule guide
UAE Bank Holidays 2026
Banking searches often overlap with UAE public holiday searches. Use this guide for the 2026 public holiday calendar, then check your bank or official notices for exact branch and service timings.
Best usePlan transfers, branch visits, and travel payments before holidays.
Important noteBanks may publish specific operating hours around holidays.
Next holidayIslamic New Year is expected on June 16, 2026.
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
Are UAE banks closed on public holidays?
Banks commonly adjust services around public holidays, but branch and service timings should be checked with your bank.
What are the UAE bank holiday dates for 2026?
Use this UAE public holiday calendar as a planning base for bank holiday searches in 2026.
Should I schedule payments before Eid?
For important payments, plan before Eid and long holiday windows because processing times can vary.
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Note: Islamic holiday dates can shift based on official moon sighting announcements.