United Arab Emirates Calendar: Public Holidays and Working Days
Local name: الإمارات العربية المتحدة
Weekend: Saturday, Sunday.
In 2026, United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays; 11 fall on weekdays.
Summary by year
| Year | public holidays | on weekdays | long weekends | bridge-day chances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| 2027 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| 2028 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Upcoming holidays
- 2 December 2026 (Wednesday) – National Day
- 3 December 2026 (Thursday) – National Day
- 1 January 2027 (Friday) – New Year's Day
- 9 March 2027 (Tuesday) – Eid al-Fitr
- 10 March 2027 (Wednesday) – Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 11 March 2027 (Thursday) – Eid al-Fitr Holiday