Upcoming Public Holidays
- 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)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — 2026 Calendar
15 holidays, festivals & observances
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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
- 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
- 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 15 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 14 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 15 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in United?
- The main events in United include Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Arafat Day (Day of Arafah), First day of Ramadan, Islamic New Year, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid).
- 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 15 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.