Upcoming Events
- Tue, May 26Arafat Day (Day of Arafah)
- Wed, May 27Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
- Wed, May 27Eid al-Adha
- Tue, Jun 16Islamic New Year
- Tue, Aug 25Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
- Wed, Aug 26Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
Abu Dhabi — 2026 Calendar
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January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Laylat al-Mi'rajFri, Jan 16
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
February
- First day of RamadanWed, Feb 18
March
- Abu Dhabi FestivalSun, Mar 1 – Tue, Mar 31
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22
- End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22
May
- Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Wed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
- Arafat Day (Day of Arafah)Tue, May 26
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
June
- Islamic New YearTue, Jun 16
August
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Wed, Aug 26
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
November
- Abu Dhabi Science FestivalFri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 15
- Sheikh Zayed FestivalSun, Nov 15
- Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day)Mon, Nov 30
December
- National DayWed, Dec 2 – Thu, Dec 3
🏛️ Frequently Asked Questions — Abu Dhabi Events 2026
- How many events does Abu Dhabi have in 2026?
- Abu Dhabi has 17 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in United Arab Emirates.
- What are the main events in Abu Dhabi?
- The main events in Abu Dhabi include Sheikh Zayed Festival, Abu Dhabi Festival, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Arafat Day (Day of Arafah), First day of Ramadan.
- When is the next event in Abu Dhabi?
- The next upcoming event in Abu Dhabi is Arafat Day (Day of Arafah) on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.