United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2026 – Bank & National Holiday Calendar
United Arab Emirates government holiday calendar include official national holidays,
religious holidays, public sector closures, stock market holidays and government observances
across major cities like capital city, financial hubs and regional states.
The updated United Arab Emirates bank holidays 2026 calendar helps businesses, travelers,
students and government employees plan work schedules and vacation trips efficiently.
Major celebrations such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day,
religious festivals and cultural observances are included in the
United Arab Emirates national holidays list.
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Official Holiday Calendar 2026
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 01, 2026 | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| January 16, 2026 | Leilat al-Meiraj | Observance |
| February 18, 2026 | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| March 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| March 22, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| May 18, 2026 | Hajj season begins | Observance |
| May 26, 2026 | Arafat (Hajj) Day | National holiday |
| May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | National holiday |
| May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| June 17, 2026 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National holiday |
| June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| August 26, 2026 | Mouloud | National holiday |
| September 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| November 30, 2026 | Commemoration Day | Observance |
| December 02, 2026 | National Day | National holiday |
| December 03, 2026 | National Day Holiday | National holiday |
| December 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| December 31, 2026 | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
Long Weekends 2026
- Leilat al-Meiraj may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Eid al-Fitr may create a long weekend opportunity.
- March Equinox may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Hajj season begins may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Commemoration Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- December Solstice may create a long weekend opportunity.