UAE Public Holidays – Official Dates & Announcements

UAE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

UAE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

UAE public holidays 2026: When is the next day off?

Here's the date to mark in your calendar and why it could become a long weekend

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Huge crowd during Eid Al Adha celebrations at Dubai mall fountain area.

Eid 2026: Working on the holiday? Know your rights

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

Eid Al Adha 2026: What does UAE Labour Law say about working on public holidays?

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.

Eid 2026: Popular visa-free escapes for UAE residents

Make the most of the Eid break - no visa queues, no hassle, just pack and go

Ao Nang, a resort town in southern Thailand’s Krabi Province, is known for its Andaman beaches and nearby dive spots. Thailand offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry for most UAE expatriates.

Eid Al Adha holiday: How to get nine days off

Plan smart around Eid Al Adha 2026 to stretch your UAE break to nine days

Eid Al Adha 2026: How to turn a six-day break into nine days off

UAE 2026 calendar: When is the next long weekend?

Mark your calendars: The long weekends worth booking leave around

UAE public holidays 2026: Full list of expected dates and long weekends

How to extend your Eid Al Fitr 2026 break

Here’s how to use annual leave strategically around the public holiday dates in March

Residents offering Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai (2025).

You're getting 4 days off for Eid Al Fitr — here's why

Why the 2026 Eid moon sighting won’t change your holiday length

Archive image of Eid prayer at Al Noor mosque in Sharjah

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