January
1Jan
New Year's Day
public-holidayPublic holiday
April
10Apr
Eid al-Fitr
public-holidayDate varies based on lunar calendar
11Apr
Eid al-Fitr Day 2
public-holidayPublic holiday
12Apr
Eid al-Fitr Day 3
public-holidayPublic holiday
June
16Jun
Arafat Day
public-holidayPublic holiday
17Jun
Eid al-Adha
public-holidayDate varies based on lunar calendar
18Jun
Eid al-Adha Day 2
public-holidayPublic holiday
19Jun
Eid al-Adha Day 3
public-holidayPublic holiday
July
7Jul
Islamic New Year
public-holidayDate varies based on lunar calendar
September
25Sep
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
public-holidayDate varies based on lunar calendar
November
30Nov
Commemoration Day
public-holidayPublic holiday
December
2Dec
National Day
public-holidayNational Day
3Dec
National Day Day 2
public-holidayPublic holiday
Notes
UAE has 13 public holidays, most based on the Islamic lunar calendar. Dates vary each year by approximately 10-11 days. Employees are entitled to paid time off on public holidays.