Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates
12 public holidays in the United Arab Emirates between now and Sunday 10 October 2027, with the regional ones and every clock change.
The next public holiday in the United Arab Emirates is National Day on Wednesday 2 December 2026
2 public holidays are left in the United Arab Emirates in 2026. The United Arab Emirates doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Upcoming public holidays in the United Arab Emirates
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 2 December 2026 | National Day | Nationwide |
| Thursday 3 December 2026 | National Day | Nationwide |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 9 March 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Nationwide |
| Wednesday 10 March 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | Nationwide |
| Thursday 11 March 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | Nationwide |
| Saturday 15 May 2027 | Arafat Day (estimated) | Nationwide |
| Sunday 16 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Nationwide |
| Monday 17 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 18 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) | Nationwide |
| Sunday 6 June 2027 | Islamic New Year (estimated) | Nationwide |
| Saturday 14 August 2027 | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | Nationwide |
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United Arab EmiratesUpcoming public holidays and clock changes
1 place for the next 30 days, from Sat 10 Oct. Starred countries are in bold.
No public holidays or clock changes for these countries in the next 30 days.
Current time in the United Arab Emirates
Clock changes in the United Arab Emirates
Questions
When is the next public holiday in the United Arab Emirates?
The next public holiday in the United Arab Emirates is National Day on Wednesday 2 December 2026.
How many public holidays are left in 2026 in the United Arab Emirates?
2 public holidays are left in the United Arab Emirates in 2026.
When do the clocks change in the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Saturday 10 October 2026