United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2026
United Arab Emirates observes 8 national public holidays in 2026. Holidays run from رأس السنة الميلادية in January through to اليوم الوطني at the end of the year. 0 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| رأس السنة الميلادية | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| الإسراء والمعراج | January 16, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| اليوم الأول من رمضان | February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| عيد الفطر | March 20, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| عيد الأضحى | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| رأس السنة الهجرية | June 16, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| المولد النبويّ | August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| اليوم الوطني | December 2, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is January (2 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Below you will find the full 2026 list for United Arab Emirates, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the United Arab Emirates calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
United Arab Emirates has 8 national public holidays in 2026. The first is رأس السنة الميلادية on January 1, 2026 and the last is اليوم الوطني on December 2, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in United Arab Emirates?
The first public holiday of 2026 is رأس السنة الميلادية, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in United Arab Emirates?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is اليوم الوطني on December 2, 2026, a Wednesday.
Are regional holidays included for United Arab Emirates?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of United Arab Emirates are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for United Arab Emirates
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the United Arab Emirates public holiday calendar across years: