7 holidays · 13 days

Public holidays in UAE 2027

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

UAE public holidays, 2027
Date	Holiday	Days	Status
1 Jan 2027	New Year's Day Gregorian New Year, fixed 1 January.	1	fixed
9 Mar 2027	Eid al-Fitr 1-3 Shawwal 1448 plus the 30th day of Ramadan if Ramadan lasts 30 days; projected, moon-sighting dependent.	4	expected
16 May 2027	Arafah Day 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448; projected, moon-sighting dependent.	1	expected
17 May 2027	Eid al-Adha 10-12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448; projected, moon-sighting dependent.	3	expected
6 Jun 2027	Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year) 1 Muharram 1449; projected, moon-sighting dependent.	1	expected
15 Aug 2027	Prophet Mohammed's birthday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1449; projected, moon-sighting dependent.	1	expected
2 Dec 2027	National Day (Eid Al Etihad) Fixed 2-3 December.	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 2027?: The calendar places Eid al-Fitr at 9 Mar 2027, pending the moon sighting. The official announcement is usually made the evening before.
How many days off do workers get in UAE in 2027?: 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.

SourceOfficial holiday calendarUpdated14 Nov 2026Transcribed from the linked official calendar or cabinet circular. Lunar dates marked expected.