Looking ahead to planning the Public Holiday UAE 2026. The year 2026 brings many long weekends throughout the year for UAE residents and tourists to make the most of these holidays.
List of UAE Public Holidays 2026
The tentative UAE public holidays for 2026 are listed below. Islamic holiday dates, however, may vary in line with moon sightings and astronomical forecasts.
1. New Year 2026 in UAE
The new year begins with a public holiday on Thursday, 1 January 2026, giving UAE residents a long weekend if they combine it with weekends (Friday and Saturday).
2. Eid al-Fitr 2026 UAE
Eid Al Fitr is the most anticipated holiday, which is expected to bring 5 days of long weekend. The estimated forecast is of 20 March 2026.
- Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha 2026 UAE
Eid al Adha is also an extended holiday for UAE residents. Arafat Day is likely to fall on 26 May, followed by at least three days of Eid al-Adha starting 27 May 2026.
4. Islamic New Year 2026 UAE
Tuesday, 16 June is expected to be the beginning of the new Islamic year or Hijri calendar.
5. Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday 2026
Tentatively on Tuesday, 25 August, this holiday marks the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Peace be Upon Him).
- UAE National Day 2026
2 December: UAE National Day & 3 December: UAE Union Day
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FAQ: UAE Public Holidays 2026
1. Are the UAE public holidays for 2026 confirmed?
Islamic holidays such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha depend on moon sighting, so final confirmation will come from UAE authorities closer to the date.
2. Is New Year 2026 a public holiday in UAE?
Yes. 1 January 2026 is an official holiday in the UAE, falling on a Thursday.
3. Will there be long weekends in UAE in 2026?
Yes: New Year’s Day, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, UAE National Day
4. Are private-sector and public-sector holidays the same?
Yes, the UAE Cabinet unified holidays for both sectors several years ago, so all employees receive the same number of public holidays.
