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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 1987

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 1987. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1 and the last is National Day (day 2) on Thursday, December 3. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

13
Holidays
11
On working days
3
Long weekends
250
Working days

UAE public holidays 1987

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Date Holiday
Thursday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Friday Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر
Saturday Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر
Sunday Eid al-Fitr (day 3) Tentative عيد الفطر
Tuesday Arafat Day Tentative يوم عرفة
Wednesday Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى
Thursday Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Friday Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Wednesday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Wednesday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
Tuesday Commemoration Day يوم الشهيد
Wednesday National Day اليوم الوطني
Thursday National Day (day 2) اليوم الوطني

Tentative dates follow the moon. Islamic holidays use the Umm al-Qura calendar and depend on the local moon sighting; festival dates for years without an official list are estimated from the sun and moon. The official date may differ by a day.

Official holidays for the public and private sectors (Cabinet Resolution 27 of 2024). The Cabinet may move a holiday next to a weekend, and Eid dates depend on the moon sighting. Source: UAE Government portal, public holidays; rules checked October 17, 2026.

Long weekends in 1987

Three or more days off in a row, with no leave needed.

  • Fri, May 29 – Sun, May 31

    Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)

    3 days

  • Tue, Aug 4 – Sun, Aug 9

    Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)

    6 days

  • Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 3

    Commemoration Day, National Day, National Day (day 2)

    3 days

Take one day off, get a longer break

Book a single day of leave on these dates to join a holiday to the weekend.

  • Take Fri, Jan 2 off

    Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 · New Year's Day

    4 days

  • Take Mon, Aug 3 off

    Sat, Aug 1 – Sun, Aug 9 · Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)

    9 days

  • Take Mon, Nov 30 off

    Sat, Nov 28 – Thu, Dec 3 · Commemoration Day, National Day, National Day (day 2)

    6 days

  • Take Fri, Dec 4 off

    Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Dec 6 · Commemoration Day, National Day, National Day (day 2)

    6 days

Working days in the UAE 1987

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

1987 calendar for United Arab Emirates

A printable year calendar with these holidays marked.

Countdown timer

Count down to the next holiday, Eid, Christmas or New Year.

UAE holidays 1987: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 1987?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 1987. 11 of them fall on working days, which leaves 250 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 1987?

The UAE public holidays in 1987 are New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1), Eid al-Fitr (Friday, May 29), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Saturday, May 30), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Sunday, May 31), Arafat Day (Tuesday, August 4), Eid al-Adha (Wednesday, August 5), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Thursday, August 6), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Friday, August 7), Islamic New Year (Wednesday, August 26), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Wednesday, November 4), Commemoration Day (Tuesday, December 1), National Day (Wednesday, December 2) and National Day (day 2) (Thursday, December 3).

How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 1987?

There are 3 long weekends of three days or more in 1987: May 29–May 31 (3 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Aug 4–Aug 9 (6 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Dec 1–Dec 3 (3 days, Commemoration Day, National Day, National Day (day 2)).

Which days are the weekend in United Arab Emirates?

The weekend in United Arab Emirates is Saturday and Sunday. Holidays that fall on a weekend are shown in the list.

Are these holidays the same everywhere in United Arab Emirates?

Official holidays for the public and private sectors (Cabinet Resolution 27 of 2024). The Cabinet may move a holiday next to a weekend, and Eid dates depend on the moon sighting.

Are the 1987 holiday dates final?

Dates marked tentative follow the moon: Islamic holidays use the Umm al-Qura calendar and depend on the moon sighting, and festival dates for years without an official list are estimated. The official date can differ by a day.

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