People in the UAE enjoyed a long weekend break as workers in the public and private sectors were given a holiday to mark Islamic New Year on Friday, June 27.
It followed a short time after an extended holiday for Eid Al Adha, earlier in June.
There are more official public holidays to come, however, with planned breaks to mark:
Next UAE holiday dates
The next date to mark in calendars for a holiday in the UAE is the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday.
The break is expected to fall on Friday, September 5, creating a three-day long weekend for residents.
The date corresponds to Rabi’ Al Awwal 12 in the Islamic calendar, though it may change depending on whether Islamic months contain 29 or 30 days.
UAE National Day
The dates for United Arab Emirates National Day are set, meaning they do not change depending on the sighting of the moon or changes due to the Islamic calendar.
This year there will be two days of holiday to mark the occasion on:
- Tuesday, December 2
- Wednesday, December 3
Residents can expect official announcements regarding specific dates for holidays as the year progresses.
