Are UAE Islamic holiday dates fixed in advance?

No. The official UAE portal states that Islamic holidays are determined according to moon sighting, and eligible non-Eid holidays can be transferred by government decision.

Do the UAE public holidays apply to private-sector employees?

The official UAE public-holidays list says it applies to both public and private sectors. Sector-specific circulars can clarify the exact closure period.

Can I add the 2026 UAE holidays to my calendar?

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Public holidays 2026

Q: Which UAE public holidays apply in 2026?

The Cabinet list covers Gregorian New Year, Eid Al Fitr, Arafat Day, Eid Al Adha, Hijri New Year, Prophet Mohammed's Birthday, and the two-day National Day holiday.

Plan staffing, launches, payroll, and client deadlines around the confirmed 2026 UAE holiday dates and sector-specific closure detail.

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Holiday	Date	Status	Business-planning note
Gregorian New Year	1 Jan 2026	confirmed	Fixed-date public holiday.
Eid Al Fitr	19–22 Mar 2026	confirmed	Official 2026 federal closure; Islamic dates follow moon sighting.
Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha	26–29 May 2026	confirmed	Core four-day holiday. Federal entities closed 25–29 May.
Hijri New Year	15 Jun 2026	confirmed	Official observed holiday for public and private sectors.
Prophet Mohammed's Birthday	28 Aug 2026	confirmed	Official public holiday transferred to Friday; the religious observance remains subject to moon sighting.
Eid Al Etihad (UAE National Day)	2–3 Dec 2026	confirmed	Fixed two-day public holiday.

Official basis

Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024

The official UAE public-holidays page lists the holidays for public and private sectors: 1 January; Eid Al Fitr from 1–3 Shawwal with Ramadan 30 added when applicable; Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha from 9–12 Dhu Al Hijjah; 1 Muharram; 12 Rabi Al Awwal; and 2–3 December. The schedule comes from Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024, whose Article 2 permits non-Eid holidays to be transferred to the beginning or end of the week.

Confirmed

Fixed Gregorian dates or 2026 closures announced by UAE authorities.

Moon sighting

The religious observance can remain subject to lunar confirmation even when a transferred business holiday is announced.

Sector detail

The core list covers public and private sectors, while circulars can create different closure spans for federal entities.

2026 announcement detail: the Eid Al Fitr federal closure was 19–22 March, and the FAHR Eid Al Adha circular set the federal closure at 25–29 May. The UAE Government Media Office confirmed a transferred Prophet’s Birthday public holiday on Friday, 28 August for both sectors, as reported on 7 August. Recheck official circulars before booking travel or finalising payroll.

Common questions

UAE public holidays FAQ

Which holidays are on the UAE’s official list?

Gregorian New Year, Eid Al Fitr, Arafat Day, Eid Al Adha, Hijri New Year, Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday, and the two-day National Day holiday.

Can Islamic dates change?

Yes. UAE authorities confirm Islamic holidays according to moon sighting, and eligible non-Eid holidays may also be transferred by Cabinet decision.

Does the list cover private-sector employees?

Yes. The official UAE page says the listed public holidays apply to public and private sectors. Exact sector closure circulars can still differ.

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