The recent Eid Al-Fitr holiday, which ran from Sunday, 30 March to Tuesday, 1 April, provided UAE residents with a long weekend of celebrations. Now, as work resumes, many are already looking ahead to the next public holidays on the calendar. While exact dates for Islamic occasions depend on moon sightings, astronomical predictions offer a tentative schedule for the year’s remaining breaks
Key Upcoming Public Holidays And Expected Dates
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Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha: 5 to 8 June. Arafat Day, which is expected to be on 5 June, precedes Eid Al-Adha, the 'Festival of Sacrifice', which is expected to span 6 to 8 June. These holidays are tied to the Hajj pilgrimage and are among the most significant in the Islamic calendar. Families typically gather for prayers, feasts, and charitable acts, including the distribution of meat to the needy
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Islamic New Year: 26 June. Marking the start of the Hijri year, this holiday is a time for reflection and quiet observance. The date may shift slightly based on lunar confirmation
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Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): 4 September. Also known as Mawlid al-Nabi, this day honours the birth of Islam’s Prophet with religious gatherings and community events.
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Commemoration Day: 1 December. A day to honour Emirati martyrs who sacrificed their lives in service to the nation. It is marked by ceremonies and national pride.
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UAE National Day or Eid Al Etihad: 2 and 3 December. Celebrating the anniversary of the UAE’s unification, this two-day holiday features fireworks, parades, and cultural displays across the Emirates
Residents are advised to monitor official announcements for final confirmation of these dates.