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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2055

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2055. The first is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1 and the last is National Day (day 2) on Friday, December 3. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

13
Holidays
11
On working days
5
Long weekends
250
Working days

UAE public holidays 2055

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Date Holiday
Friday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
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
Sunday Arafat Day Tentative يوم عرفة
Monday Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى
Tuesday Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Wednesday Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Monday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Sunday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
Wednesday Commemoration Day يوم الشهيد
Thursday National Day اليوم الوطني
Friday 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 2055

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

  • Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3

    New Year's Day

    3 days

  • Wed, Apr 28 – Sun, May 2

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

    5 days

  • Sat, Jul 3 – Wed, Jul 7

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

    5 days

  • Sat, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 26

    Islamic New Year

    3 days

  • Wed, Dec 1 – Sun, Dec 5

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

    5 days

Working days in the UAE 2055

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2055 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 2055: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2055?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 2055. 11 of them fall on working days, which leaves 250 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 2055?

The UAE public holidays in 2055 are New Year's Day (Friday, January 1), Eid al-Fitr (Wednesday, April 28), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Thursday, April 29), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Friday, April 30), Arafat Day (Sunday, July 4), Eid al-Adha (Monday, July 5), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Tuesday, July 6), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Wednesday, July 7), Islamic New Year (Monday, July 26), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Sunday, October 3), Commemoration Day (Wednesday, December 1), National Day (Thursday, December 2) and National Day (day 2) (Friday, December 3).

How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 2055?

There are 5 long weekends of three days or more in 2055: Jan 1–Jan 3 (3 days, New Year's Day); Apr 28–May 2 (5 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Jul 3–Jul 7 (5 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Jul 24–Jul 26 (3 days, Islamic New Year); Dec 1–Dec 5 (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 2055 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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