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🇦🇪 Long Weekends in United Arab Emirates 2026

Plan your getaway — 8 long weekend opportunities in United Arab Emirates this year.

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Bridge Day Opportunities

Take 1, get 4 off

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4

Bridge days: Friday, Jan 2

Take 1, get 4 off

Arafat Day (Day of Arafah)

Sat, May 23 – Tue, May 26

Bridge days: Monday, May 25

Take 2, get 5 off

Eid al-Adha

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31

Bridge days: Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29

Take 2, get 5 off

Islamic New Year

Wed, Jun 17 – Sun, Jun 21

Bridge days: Thursday, Jun 18, Friday, Jun 19

Take 2, get 5 off

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)

Wed, Aug 26 – Sun, Aug 30

Bridge days: Thursday, Aug 27, Friday, Aug 28

Take 2, get 5 off

National Day

Wed, Dec 2 – Sun, Dec 6

Bridge days: Thursday, Dec 3, Friday, Dec 4

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Fitr

Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22

3 days off — no leave needed

Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day)

Sat, Nov 28 – Mon, Nov 30