For those back at work today there’s something to look forward to as public holiday for 2018 have just been announced. The below dates are tentative dates* only - subject to moon sighting - and should not be considered as an official announcement; public holidays are announced, by official authorities.
Public Holidays in 2018
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Occasion
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Gregorian Year 2018
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Hijri Year 1439
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Holiday Duration
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New Year
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1 Jan
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1
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Israa & Miaraj Night*
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13 April
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27 Rajab
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1
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Ramadan expected to begin*
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16 May
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1 Ramadan
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-
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Eid Al Fitr*
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14 Jun
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1 Shawwal
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3
|
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Hajj season*
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12 Aug
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1 Dhu Al-Hijjah
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-
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Arafat Day*
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20 Aug
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9 Dhu Al-Hijjah
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1
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Eid Al Adha*
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21 Aug
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10 Dhu Al-Hijjah
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3
|
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Hijri New Year's Day*
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11 Sep
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1 Muharram 1440
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1
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Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday*
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19 Nov
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12 Rabi' Al-Awwal
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1
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Martyr's Day
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30 Nov
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1
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UAE National Day
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2/3 Dec
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2
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