Sharjah announces free public parking on Hijri New Year holiday

Motorists exempt from fees on Monday, with some paid zones excluded

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Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor
mart parking zones and all-week paid areas remain chargeable.
mart parking zones and all-week paid areas remain chargeable.

Sharjah: Public parking users in Sharjah will be exempt from parking fees on Monday, 15 June 2026, on the occasion of the Hijri New Year.

The exemption will not apply to smart parking zones or paid parking areas that operate throughout the week and on official holidays. These locations are marked with blue signboards.

What’s Hijri New Year

The Hijri New Year holiday marks the beginning of the Islamic year and is observed as a public holiday across the UAE.

Balaram Menon
Balaram MenonSenior Web Editor
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