Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in the United Arab Emirates.
Next public holiday in United Arab Emirates
National Day on Wednesday 2 December 2026, in 46 days. The last one was Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on 25 August 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in United Arab Emirates
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| National Day | Wednesday 2 December 2026 | in 46 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| Laylat al-Mi'raj | Tuesday 5 January 2027 | in 80 days |
| First day of Ramadan | Monday 8 February 2027 | in 114 days |
| End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | in 143 days |
| Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Sunday 16 May 2027 | in 211 days |
Public holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2026
United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays in 2026. None fall on a weekend. 1 is still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 16 January 2026 | Friday | Laylat al-Mi'raj |
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | First day of Ramadan |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 16 June 2026 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 2 December 2026 | Wednesday | National Day |
Public holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2027
United Arab Emirates has 9 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in United Arab Emirates
Is today a public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in the United Arab Emirates, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in the United Arab Emirates.
What is the next public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
The next public holiday in the United Arab Emirates is National Day on Wednesday 2 December 2026, in 46 days.
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays in 2026. 0 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 1 are still to come this year.
Does United Arab Emirates move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for the United Arab Emirates in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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