UAE Public Holidays – Official Dates & Announcements

UAE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

UAE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Want 9 days off? Use 3 leave days for UAE National Day

Eid Al Etihad is the last public holiday of 2026 - how you can maximise your time off

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Eid Al Etihad fireworks in 2025 at A Seef in Dubai.

UAE public holidays 2027: Dates and long weekends

Find out the expected dates for Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha in 2027

Fireworks explode around the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Why the UAE’s August public holiday falls on a Friday

How the UAE shifts midweek public holidays to create longer breaks

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The UAE's upcoming public holiday is next month

Upcoming holiday is one of the most significant religious occasions for Muslims globally

UAE residents could get another public holiday in August

Free parking in UAE? Not everywhere this Hijri New Year

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman: Free parking, exclusions explained for holiday period

Free parking in UAE this Hijri New Year? Not everywhere – here’s the full guide

UAE: Working on a public holiday? Know your rights

UAE Labour Law: Two ways companies must compensate you for working on a public holidays

Working during a public holiday? Here's what the UAE labour law says

Free parking, Darb tolls announced in Abu Dhabi

Multi-storey parking, key toll gates to remain paid despite exemption

Mawaqif fees, most Darb tolls waived for one-day holiday break

When is Arafat Day and will it be a public holiday?

Arafat Day, Eid Al Adha dates confirmed, offering rare long weekend in UAE

Pilgrims gather on Mount Mercy on the plains of Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, outside Mecca.

Is Monday a public holiday in the UAE for Eid Al Adha?

Public, private sector and schools: Who gets the longest Eid holiday?

Families celebrating Eid in UAE. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

Last-minute Eid trip? UAE airlines roll out deals

Special Eid offers include discounted fares, holiday packages and extra baggage perks

Etihad Airways is preparing for a busy Eid al-Adha and summer travel season.

Eid Al Adha holidays: Your guide to an Oman road trip

Plan your UAE to Oman getaway with these travel essentials

Planning a road trip from the UAE to Oman? Learn everything you need to know about visa-on-arrival eligibility, required documents, car insurance options, border crossing tips, and costs to ensure a smooth and stress-free journey.

When is the next public holiday in the UAE?

Plan your leave: How one day off can turn Eid Al Adha into a nine-day holiday

Eid Al Adha 2025 fireworks at Aljada in Sharjah.

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