🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Tue, Aug 25Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
- Wed, Aug 26Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
- Mon, Nov 30Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day)
- Wed, Dec 2National Day
January
- Laylat al-Mi'rajFri, Jan 16
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
February
- First day of RamadanWed, Feb 18
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 YearTue, Jun 16
August
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Wed, Aug 26
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
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 Arab Emirates has 12 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇦🇪 Frequently Asked Questions — United Arab Emirates Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
- United Arab Emirates has 11 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 12 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in United Arab Emirates?
- The main events in United Arab Emirates include Arafat Day (Day of Arafah), First day of Ramadan, Islamic New Year, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid), Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day).
- When is the next holiday in United Arab Emirates?
- The next upcoming holiday in United Arab Emirates is Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for United Arab Emirates 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete United Arab Emirates 2026 national calendar with 12 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in United Arab Emirates for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in United Arab Emirates for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for United Arab Emirates is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.