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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2036

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2036. The first is New Year's Day on Tuesday, January 1 and the last is National Day (day 2) on Wednesday, December 3. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

13
Holidays
11
On working days
5
Long weekends
251
Working days

UAE public holidays 2036

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Date Holiday
Tuesday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Thursday Arafat Day Tentative يوم عرفة
Friday Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى
Saturday Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Sunday Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Friday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Friday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
Wednesday Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر
Thursday Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر
Friday Eid al-Fitr (day 3) Tentative عيد الفطر
Monday Commemoration Day يوم الشهيد
Tuesday National Day اليوم الوطني
Wednesday 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 2036

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

  • Thu, Feb 7 – Sun, Feb 10

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

    4 days

  • Fri, Feb 29 – Sun, Mar 2

    Islamic New Year

    3 days

  • Fri, May 9 – Sun, May 11

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    3 days

  • Wed, Nov 19 – Sun, Nov 23

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

    5 days

  • Sat, Nov 29 – Wed, Dec 3

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

    5 days

Working days in the UAE 2036

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2036 calendar for United Arab Emirates

A printable year calendar with these holidays marked.

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

UAE holidays 2036: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2036?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 2036. 11 of them fall on working days, which leaves 251 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 2036?

The UAE public holidays in 2036 are New Year's Day (Tuesday, January 1), Arafat Day (Thursday, February 7), Eid al-Adha (Friday, February 8), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Saturday, February 9), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Sunday, February 10), Islamic New Year (Friday, February 29), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Friday, May 9), Eid al-Fitr (Wednesday, November 19), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Thursday, November 20), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Friday, November 21), Commemoration Day (Monday, December 1), National Day (Tuesday, December 2) and National Day (day 2) (Wednesday, December 3).

How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 2036?

There are 5 long weekends of three days or more in 2036: Feb 7–Feb 10 (4 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Feb 29–Mar 2 (3 days, Islamic New Year); May 9–May 11 (3 days, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday); Nov 19–Nov 23 (5 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Nov 29–Dec 3 (5 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 2036 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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