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Public holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2026
United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays in 2026. None fall on a weekend. January has the most with 2.
2026 public holiday dates in United Arab Emirates
| 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 |
Long weekends in United Arab Emirates in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Laylat al-Mi'raj: Fri 16 JanuaryEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr): Fri 20 March