United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2026
Every public holiday in United Arab Emirates for 2026 with its weekday and type. Notes mark substitute days (when a holiday falls on a weekend), regional observances and dates that depend on the lunar calendar.
United Arab Emirates — 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr ≈ Mar 20–23; depends on moon sighting | Public |
| May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | Arafat Day Depends on moon sighting — may vary | Public |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha ≈ May 27–29; depends on moon sighting | Public |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Tuesday | Hijri New Year (1448 AH) Approximate | Public |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Approximate | Public |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Tuesday | Commemoration Day | Public |
| Dec 2, 2026 | Wednesday | National Day Dec 2–3 | Public |