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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2053

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2053. The first is New Year's Day on Wednesday, 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
250
Working days

UAE public holidays 2053

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Date Holiday
Wednesday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Monday Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر
Tuesday Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر
Wednesday Eid al-Fitr (day 3) Tentative عيد الفطر
Friday Arafat Day Tentative يوم عرفة
Saturday Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى
Sunday Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Monday Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Friday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Friday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
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 2053

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

  • Sat, May 17 – Wed, May 21

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

    5 days

  • Fri, Jul 25 – Mon, Jul 28

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

    4 days

  • Fri, Aug 15 – Sun, Aug 17

    Islamic New Year

    3 days

  • Fri, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 26

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    3 days

  • Sat, Nov 29 – Wed, Dec 3

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

    5 days

Working days in the UAE 2053

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2053 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 2053: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2053?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 2053. 11 of them fall on working days, which leaves 250 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 2053?

The UAE public holidays in 2053 are New Year's Day (Wednesday, January 1), Eid al-Fitr (Monday, May 19), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Tuesday, May 20), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Wednesday, May 21), Arafat Day (Friday, July 25), Eid al-Adha (Saturday, July 26), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Sunday, July 27), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Monday, July 28), Islamic New Year (Friday, August 15), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Friday, October 24), 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 2053?

There are 5 long weekends of three days or more in 2053: May 17–May 21 (5 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Jul 25–Jul 28 (4 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Aug 15–Aug 17 (3 days, Islamic New Year); Oct 24–Oct 26 (3 days, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday); 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 2053 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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