United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2027
Emirati public life pauses for 9 national holidays during 2027. The first falls on January 1, 2027 (رأس السنة الميلادية) and the last on December 25, 2027 (الإسراء والمعراج). Of these, 4 land on a weekend, which is worth checking if you are counting on days off from work.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| رأس السنة الميلادية | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| الإسراء والمعراج | January 5, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| اليوم الأول من رمضان | February 8, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| عيد الفطر | March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| عيد الأضحى | May 16, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| رأس السنة الهجرية | June 6, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| المولد النبويّ | August 14, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| اليوم الوطني | December 2, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| الإسراء والمعراج | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
January is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. Use the table below to see each 2027 holiday in United Arab Emirates, when it happens and which day of the week it lands on. We track national holidays only, leaving out regional variations, so the list stays consistent and easy to compare with other countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2027?
United Arab Emirates has 9 national public holidays in 2027. The first is رأس السنة الميلادية on January 1, 2027 and the last is الإسراء والمعراج on December 25, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in United Arab Emirates?
The first public holiday of 2027 is رأس السنة الميلادية, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
What is the last public holiday of 2027 in United Arab Emirates?
The final national public holiday of 2027 is الإسراء والمعراج on December 25, 2027, a Saturday.
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: