UAE Public Holidays – Official Dates & Announcements

UAE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

UAE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Global Village plans mega celebration for Eid Al Etihad

Explore a week of spectacular shows, live music, Emirati cuisine, and shopping

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Explore a week of shows, live music, Emirati cuisine, and shopping at Dubai’s top family entertainment destination.

Weekend digest: Oman citizenship, 2026 holidays & more

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Your guide to the biggest stories making waves this weekend

UAE public holidays 2026: The list is out

From long weekends to Eid breaks - how to plan your holidays for the next year

Fireworks illuminate the sky over Dubai on March 31, 2025, on the first day of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan. (Picture used for illustrative purposes)

UAE: How to get nine days off for Eid Al Etihad

Strategies to maximize annual leave and turn a short public holiday into a longer break

Performers participate from 53rd Eid Al Etihad official show in 2024 at the base of Jebel Hafeet.

Big UAE changes you need to know this winter

Don’t miss new traffic rules, museum launches, and Dubai’s biggest winter festival.

The final months of 2025 are packed with important rules, cultural events, and openings across the UAE

Weekend Digest: Emirates updates, UAE holidays and more

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Your guide to the biggest stories making waves this weekend

Will Eid Al Etihad holiday 2025 be a five-day break?

The 54th UAE National Day will mark the final public holiday of the year

UAE: Will the 2025 Eid Al Etihad holiday give residents a four-day or five-day break?

UAE 2026 holidays: 12 days off, 6-day weekend expected?

UAE residents can expect 12 public holidays, including Eid and a possible 6-day weekend

Plan ahead: UAE yet to confirm 2026 holidays; Islamic calendar, moon sighting guide date estimates

Your rights if you work on UAE public holidays

A detailed look at what the law says about working during public holidays

Do you get an additional day off or compensatory pay? Find out. Photo used for illustrative purposes only.

GDRFA announces working hours for Prophet's birthday

GDRFA Dubai clarified that the Airport Service – Terminal 3 (Arrivals) will operate 24/7

GDRFA Dubai announces working hours during Prophet Muhammad’s birthday holiday

UAE long weekend: Travel Dubai to Salalah by bus

Explore affordable bus tours with all-inclusive packages with hotel and guided tours

Skip the expensive flights, bus tours from Dubai to Salalah offer comfort, guided sightseeing, and great value this summer.

UAE long weekend: Top attractions on the east coast

Explore Kalba and Khorfakkan this long weekend with mangroves and heritage villages

From mangroves and waterfalls to heritage villages and family parks, Kalba and Khorfakkan offer something for everyone during the long weekend.

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