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The official calendar: 7 holiday periods totalling 13 days, of which 5 depend on the moon sighting and are marked as expected.
Holiday periods7UAE
Days off13counting multi-day breaks
Moon-dependent5confirmed by sighting
Checked2026-11-14official source
| Date | Holiday | Days | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day Gregorian New Year, fixed 1 January (Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024). | 1 | fixed |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Eid al-Fitr 1-3 Shawwal 1447 plus 30 Ramadan; the Presidential Court announced 19 March 2026 as the last day of Ramadan and 20 March 2026 as the first day of Eid. Moon-sighting dependent. | 4 | expected |
| 26 May 2026 | Arafah Day 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447; moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 27 May 2026 | Eid al-Adha 10-12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 (three days); moon-sighting dependent. | 3 | expected |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year) 1 Muharram 1448; moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Prophet Mohammed's birthday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448; moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 2 Dec 2026 | National Day (Eid Al Etihad) Fixed 2-3 December per Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024. | 2 | fixed |
Dates in the table are the official calendar; lunar holidays can shift by a day once sighted.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Eid al-Fitr in UAE in 2026?
- The calendar places Eid al-Fitr at 19 Mar 2026, pending the moon sighting. The official announcement is usually made the evening before.
- How many days off do workers get in UAE in 2026?
- 13 days across 7 holiday periods, as published in the official calendar. Some employers add company days, and weekend rules differ — UAE weekends and shift patterns are set by the labour ministry.
- Are these dates confirmed?
- 2 of the 7 periods are fixed dates set by law. The other 5 follow the Islamic calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting; they are marked "expected" here and may move by one day.
Other years and countries
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SourceOfficial holiday calendarUpdatedTranscribed from the linked official calendar or cabinet circular. Lunar dates marked expected.