{"id":82160,"date":"2023-12-27T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/?p=82160"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:26:07","slug":"public-holidays-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE Public Holidays 2026: Dates, Long Weekends &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The UAE is set for a busy and generous holiday calendar in 2026, with 12 public holidays scheduled throughout the year. With the new transferable holiday system introduced in 2025, residents could enjoy even more long weekends as certain mid-week holidays may be moved to create extended breaks. From Eid celebrations to National Day, 2026 is filled with opportunities for staycations, travel, and family time.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-understanding-uae-public-holidays-2026\"><strong>Understanding UAE Public Holidays 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-complete-list-of-uae-public-holidays-2026\"><strong>Complete List of UAE Public Holidays 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-holiday-by-holiday-breakdown\"><strong>Holiday-by-Holiday Breakdown<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-long-weekends-amp-extended-breaks\"><strong>Long Weekends &amp; Extended Breaks<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-school-holidays-in-2026\"><strong>School Holidays in 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-planning-tips-for-2026\"><strong>Planning Tips for 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-key-takeaways\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-uae-public-holidays-2026\"><strong>Understanding UAE Public Holidays 2026<\/strong><\/h2><p>The UAE&rsquo;s 2026 public holiday calendar includes a mix of national celebrations, religious observances, and Islamic holidays based on moon sighting. Residents can look forward to seven key holiday periods, including two confirmed long weekends and an expected six-day break during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/eid-al-adha\/\" target=\"_blank\">Eid Al Adha<\/a>. Understanding these dates makes it easier to plan trips, coordinate school schedules, and manage business operations.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-complete-list-of-uae-public-holidays-2026\"><strong>Complete List of UAE Public Holidays 2026<\/strong><\/h2><p>Below are the confirmed and expected public holidays for 2026, including whether they are transferable based on UAE Cabinet decisions.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Holiday<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Dates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day(s)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Transferable<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Year&rsquo;s Day<\/strong><\/td><td>1 January 2026<\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eid Al Fitr<\/strong><\/td><td>19&ndash;22 March 2026<\/td><td>Thursday &ndash;Sunday<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Arafat Day &amp; Eid Al Adha<\/strong><\/td><td>26&ndash;29 May 2026<\/td><td>Tuesday&ndash;Friday<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Islamic New Year<\/strong><\/td><td>16 June 2026<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prophet&rsquo;s Birthday<\/strong><\/td><td>25 August 2026<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Commemoration Day<\/strong><\/td><td>1 December 2026<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UAE National Day<\/strong><\/td><td>2&ndash;3 December 2026<\/td><td>Wednesday&ndash;Thursday<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><strong>Note:<\/strong><br>Israa &amp; Miaraj Night is not an official public holiday and was removed from the UAE&rsquo;s holiday list as of 2019.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holiday-by-holiday-breakdown\"><strong>Holiday-by-Holiday Breakdown<\/strong><\/h2><p>Each major holiday brings its own rhythm to the year, from single-day observances to multi-day celebrations that create long weekends.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-january-new-year-s-day\"><strong>January &ndash; New Year&rsquo;s Day<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/People-celebrating-new-years-eve.webp\" alt=\"People celebrating new years eve\" class=\"wp-image-194757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/People-celebrating-new-years-eve.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/People-celebrating-new-years-eve-400x210.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/People-celebrating-new-years-eve-800x419.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><p>January begins with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/dubai-new-years-eve\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Year&rsquo;s<\/a> Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026. As a transferable holiday, it may be moved to Friday, creating a three-day weekend to start the year.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-march-eid-al-fitr\"><strong>March &ndash; Eid Al Fitr<\/strong><\/h3><p>Eid Al Fitr is expected to take place from March 19 to 22, giving residents a three-day weekend. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/eid-prayer-time-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\">dates <\/a>remain tentative until the official moon sighting, but they generally align with travel and school spring break plans.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-may-arafat-day-amp-eid-al-adha-longest-break-of-the-year\"><strong>May &ndash; Arafat Day &amp; Eid Al Adha (Longest Break of the Year)<\/strong><\/h3><p>Arafat Day and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/eid-al-adha\/\" target=\"_blank\">Eid Al Adha<\/a> fall from 26&ndash;29 May. These four days, combined with the weekend of 30&ndash;31 May, create a six-day break, the longest holiday period of the year, during which you can enjoy a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-dubai-during-eid-al-adha\/\" target=\"_blank\">fun activities<\/a>. Dates depend on lunar observation and are not transferable.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-june-islamic-new-year\"><strong>June &ndash; Islamic New Year<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Light-On-Top-Of-Table.webp\" alt=\"Light On Top Of Table\" class=\"wp-image-194758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Light-On-Top-Of-Table.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Light-On-Top-Of-Table-400x209.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Light-On-Top-Of-Table-800x419.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><p>The Islamic New Year falls on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. As a transferable holiday, it may be moved to Monday, 15 June, creating a long weekend depending on Cabinet decisions.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-august-prophet-s-birthday\"><strong>August &ndash; Prophet&rsquo;s Birthday<\/strong><\/h3><p>Prophet Muhammad&rsquo;s birthday is expected on Tuesday, 25 August. As a transferable holiday, it may be shifted to Monday, 24 August, which would give residents a three-day weekend.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-november-commemoration-day\"><strong>November &ndash; Commemoration Day<\/strong><\/h3><p>Commemoration Day is officially observed on December 1 as the public holiday, even though November 30 remains the national day of remembrance. In 2026, the day off will fall on Tuesday, 1 December, offering a mid-week break that often aligns with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/uae-national-day-fireworks-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Day holidays<\/a>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-december-uae-national-day\"><strong>December &ndash; UAE National Day<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UAE-National-Day.webp\" alt=\"UAE National Day\" class=\"wp-image-194759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UAE-National-Day.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UAE-National-Day-400x209.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UAE-National-Day-800x419.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/top-things-to-do-on-uae-national-day-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\">UAE National Day<\/a> will be celebrated on 2&ndash;3 December (Wednesday and Thursday). These two fixed holidays could potentially be transferred to enhance the long weekend, especially given the proximity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/uae-national-day-events-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\">Commemoration Day.<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-long-weekends-amp-extended-breaks\"><strong>Long Weekends &amp; Extended Breaks<\/strong><\/h2><p>Long weekends are one of the highlights of 2026, especially with several holidays falling near weekends or eligible for transfer.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-confirmed-extended-weekends\"><strong>Confirmed extended weekends<\/strong><\/h3><p>Residents can expect at least two naturally extended weekends: the Eid Al Adha six-day break and the three-day Eid Al Fitr weekend. Other weekends may extend further depending on Cabinet decisions.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transferable-holiday-opportunities\"><strong>Transferable Holiday Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3><p>The UAE&rsquo;s transferable holiday system allows mid-week holidays to shift to the start or end of the week. In 2026, New Year&rsquo;s Day, Islamic New Year, Prophet&rsquo;s Birthday, and National Day are eligible. These adjustments can turn mid-week breaks into longer weekends, depending on official announcements.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-school-holidays-in-2026\"><strong>School Holidays in 2026<\/strong><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/uae-academic-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">School breaks <\/a>align with several public holidays, giving families additional time together. Spring break overlaps with Eid Al Fitr, while the May mid-term break coincides with Eid Al Adha.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>School Break<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Winter Break<\/strong><\/td><td>8 Dec 2025 &ndash; 4 Jan 2026&nbsp;<\/td><td>Classes resume Jan 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spring Break<\/td><td>16&ndash;29 March 2026<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mid-Term Break<\/strong><\/td><td>25&ndash;29 May 2026<\/td><td>5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Summer Break<\/strong><\/td><td>Starts 18 July 2026<\/td><td>Extended<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>End of Academic Year<\/strong><\/td><td>30 March 2026<\/td><td>Term end<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-planning-tips-for-2026\"><strong>Planning Tips for 2026<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staycation-at-UAE.webp\" alt=\"Staycation at UAE\" class=\"wp-image-194761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staycation-at-UAE.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staycation-at-UAE-400x210.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Staycation-at-UAE-800x419.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><p>Planning ahead helps residents make the most of the year&rsquo;s holiday schedule, especially when several breaks align with school terms and weekends.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-times-to-take-leave\"><strong>Best times to take leave<\/strong><\/h3><p>The Eid Al Adha week (26 May &ndash; 1 June) is ideal for extended trips. Spring break from 16&ndash;29 March offers another great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/eid-al-adha\/\" target=\"_blank\">travel <\/a>window. December&rsquo;s National Day break can also be extended strategically.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-considerations-for-businesses\"><strong>Considerations for businesses<\/strong><\/h3><p>Many businesses operate on a Saturday&ndash;Sunday weekend, so mid-week holidays can disrupt planning if not anticipated early. The long Eid Al Adha break may require staffing adjustments.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-reminders\"><strong>Important reminders<\/strong><\/h3><p>Islamic holidays depend on moon sightings and may shift by a day. Transferable holidays require Cabinet approval. Operating hours for malls and attractions may vary during holidays.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\">UAE<\/a> will celebrate 12 public holidays in 2026, giving residents several long weekends and a major six-day break during Eid Al Adha. The transferable holiday system adds more flexibility, with New Year&rsquo;s Day, Islamic New Year, Prophet&rsquo;s Birthday, and National Day eligible to shift to the start or end of the week. School breaks also align with the major Islamic holidays, offering families multiple opportunities for extended time off throughout the year.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767094856098\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When is Eid Al Fitr in 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall from 20&ndash;22 March 2026, but the exact dates depend on the official moon sighting.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767094891495\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which holiday is the longest in 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Eid Al Adha offers the longest break, creating six consecutive days off when combined with the weekend.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767094911719\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does the transferable holiday system work?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Certain mid-week holidays can be shifted to the start or end of the week to form long weekends, but only after an official UAE Cabinet decision.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767094931995\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are Islamic holidays confirmed in advance?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar and are only confirmed after the UAE Moon Sighting Committee announces the start of the new month.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767094953556\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do school holidays align with public holidays?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Spring break overlaps with Eid Al Fitr, while the mid-term break aligns with Eid Al Adha, giving families longer combined breaks.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UAE is set for a busy and generous holiday calendar in 2026, with 12 public holidays scheduled throughout the year. With the new transferable holiday system introduced in 2025, residents could enjoy even more long weekends as certain mid-week holidays may be moved to create extended breaks. From Eid celebrations to National Day, 2026&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30220,"featured_media":194757,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1230,5857],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82160","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-fashion","category-tips-tricks"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.0 (Yoast SEO v22.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>UAE Public Holidays 2026: Dates &amp; Weekends | Property Finder<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover 2026 UAE public holidays, including Eid and National Day. 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