UAE Public Holidays — 2025 & 2026 (Every Off Day Listed)
Complete UAE public holidays for 2025 and 2026. Fixed dates are exact; Islamic holidays are confirmed only by the official government circular and are shown as TBA until announced.
- — 2025 —
- New Year’s Day — 2025-01-01
- Eid Al Fitr — TBA (official circular)
- Arafat Day — TBA (official circular)
- Eid Al Adha — TBA (official circular)
- Islamic New Year (Hijri) — TBA (official circular)
- Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday — TBA (official circular)
- Commemoration Day — 2025-12-01
- UAE National Day — 2025-12-02 to 2025-12-03
- — 2026 —
- New Year’s Day — 2026-01-01
- Eid Al Fitr — TBA (official circular)
- Arafat Day — TBA (official circular)
- Eid Al Adha — TBA (official circular)
- Islamic New Year (Hijri) — TBA (official circular)
- Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday — TBA (official circular)
- Commemoration Day — 2026-12-01
- UAE National Day — 2026-12-02 to 2026-12-03
Quick FAQs
What’s the next UAE public holiday?
Late 2025: Commemoration Day (1 Dec), then National Day (2–3 Dec). For 2026, the first fixed holiday is New Year’s Day (1 Jan).
Why are some dates TBA?
Islamic holidays are set by moon-sighting; the Government confirms exact days in an official circular.
Do private and public sector days match?
They are usually aligned; any differences appear in the circular.
Will there be long weekends?
Often around Eid and National Day, depending on weekend alignment and the circular.
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