Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates 2027
Official holidays for the public and private sector. Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day. Current time in the United Arab Emirates →
| Date | Holiday | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | in 50 days | |
| Tue, Mar 9 | Eid al-Fitr * | in 117 days | |
| Wed, Mar 10 | Eid al-Fitr holiday * | in 118 days | |
| Thu, Mar 11 | Eid al-Fitr holiday * | in 119 days | |
| Sat, May 15 | Arafat Day * | in 184 days | |
| Sun, May 16 | Eid al-Adha * | in 185 days | |
| Mon, May 17 | Eid al-Adha holiday * | in 186 days | |
| Tue, May 18 | Eid al-Adha holiday * | in 187 days | |
| Sun, Jun 6 | Islamic New Year * | in 206 days | |
| Sat, Aug 14 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday * | in 275 days | |
| Wed, Dec 1 | Commemoration Day | in 384 days | |
| Thu, Dec 2 | National Day | in 385 days | |
| Fri, Dec 3 | National Day holiday | in 386 days |
* Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day. Dates are estimates until officially announced.
Always check official announcements before making plans; governments sometimes move or add holidays.
Questions
How many public holidays does the United Arab Emirates have in 2027?
This list has 13 public holidays in the United Arab Emirates for 2027. Official holidays for the public and private sector. Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day.