UAE Public Holidays: What’s Coming Up Next?

Wondering when the next public holiday in UAE is? Here’s a look at the upcoming public holidays and potential long weekends to mark on your calendar.

Next UAE Public Holiday: Hijri New Year/Islamic New Year:

The next public holiday in UAE is Hijri New Year/Islamic New Year, scheduled for July 7, 2024 (Muharram 1). However, since July 7 falls on a Sunday, the possibility of extending the holiday to create a long weekend remains under consideration by the UAE authorities.

UAE National Day: Union Day Celebration:

Following Eid Al Adha, the next major public holiday is UAE National Day, Union Day. This celebration will be observed with a two-day holiday on December 2 and 3, 2024, which falls on Monday and Tuesday. For those with weekends off, this means a potential four-day weekend.

Future Public Holidays in UAE:

For other potential holidays in 2025 and beyond, including New Year’s Day and additional dates, stay updated with announcements from the UAE Cabinet for any official additions or changes to the holiday calendar.