UAE Public Holidays 2026
UAE national holidays 2026 — official calendar for UAE
8 public holidays · Official national calendar
UAE observes 8 official public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day, Isra' Mi'raj, First Day of Ramadan. On these dates, government offices, banks, and most schools are closed. Dates are sourced from the official national calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 16 | Friday | Isra' Mi'raj |
| February 18 | Wednesday | First Day of Ramadan |
| March 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Mawlid al-Nabi |
| December 2 | Wednesday | UAE National Day |
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Holiday data is sourced from official government calendars and may vary by region or state. Some countries have additional regional public holidays not listed here. Always verify with your local authority.