Upcoming Public Holidays
- Tue, May 26Arafat Day (Day of Arafah)
- Wed, May 27Eid al-Adha
- Wed, Jun 17Islamic New Year
- Wed, Aug 26Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
- Mon, Nov 30Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day)
- Wed, Dec 2National Day
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — 2026 Calendar
9 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
March
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22
May
- Arafat Day (Day of Arafah)Tue, May 26
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
June
- Islamic New YearWed, Jun 17
August
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Wed, Aug 26
November
- F1 Abu Dhabi Grand PrixFri, Nov 27 – Sun, Nov 29
- Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day)Mon, Nov 30
December
- National DayWed, Dec 2 – Thu, Dec 3
United has 9 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇦🇪 Frequently Asked Questions — United Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does United have in 2026?
- United has 8 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 9 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in United?
- The main public holidays in United include Arafat Day (Day of Arafah), Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid), New Year's Day.
- When is the next holiday in United?
- The next upcoming holiday in United is Arafat Day (Day of Arafah) on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for United 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete United 2026 national calendar with 9 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in United for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in United for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for United is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.