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UAE Public Holidays 2026
Official national and bank holidays — complete calendar for 2026
Holiday types:nationalpublicbankreligious
Below is the complete list of official UAE public holidays in 2026. Dates include national holidays, bank holidays, and religious observances. Weekend shifts and observed dates are noted where applicable.
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10 total holidays in 2026
January 2026— 1 holiday
Thu
1
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
March 2026— 2 holidays
Fri
20
Eid Al FitrApproximate (moon sighting)
Friday, March 20, 2026
Sat
21
Eid Al Fitr HolidayApproximate
Saturday, March 21, 2026
May 2026— 2 holidays
Wed
27
Eid Al AdhaApproximate
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Thu
28
Eid Al Adha HolidayApproximate
Thursday, May 28, 2026
June 2026— 1 holiday
Tue
16
Islamic New YearApproximate
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
August 2026— 1 holiday
Wed
26
Prophet's BirthdayApproximate
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
December 2026— 3 holidays
Tue
1
Commemoration Day
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Wed
2
UAE National Day
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Thu
3
UAE National Day (Day 2)
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
UAE has 10 public holidays in 2026, including 10 national holidays. The calendar covers all official national holidays observed nationally.
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