January

1Jan

New Year's Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

April

10Apr

Eid al-Fitr

public-holiday

Date varies based on lunar calendar

11Apr

Eid al-Fitr Day 2

public-holiday

Public holiday

12Apr

Eid al-Fitr Day 3

public-holiday

Public holiday

June

16Jun

Arafat Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

17Jun

Eid al-Adha

public-holiday

Date varies based on lunar calendar

18Jun

Eid al-Adha Day 2

public-holiday

Public holiday

19Jun

Eid al-Adha Day 3

public-holiday

Public holiday

July

7Jul

Islamic New Year

public-holiday

Date varies based on lunar calendar

September

25Sep

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

public-holiday

Date varies based on lunar calendar

November

30Nov

Commemoration Day

public-holiday

Public holiday

December

2Dec

National Day

public-holiday

National Day

3Dec

National Day Day 2

public-holiday

Public 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.

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