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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2060

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2060. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1 and the last is National Day (day 2) on Friday, December 3. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

13
Holidays
12
On working days
5
Long weekends
250
Working days
Date Holiday
Thursday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Thursday Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر
Friday Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر
Saturday Eid al-Fitr (day 3) Tentative عيد الفطر
Monday Arafat Day Tentative يوم عرفة
Tuesday Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى
Wednesday Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Thursday Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Monday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Monday 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 2060

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

  • Thu, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 7

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

    4 days
  • Sat, May 8 – Thu, May 13

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

    6 days
  • Sat, May 29 – Mon, May 31

    Islamic New Year

    3 days
  • Sat, Aug 7 – Mon, Aug 9

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    3 days
  • Wed, Dec 1 – Sun, Dec 5

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

    5 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 Fri, May 14 off

    Sat, May 8 – Sun, May 16 · Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)

    9 days

Working days in the UAE 2060

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2060 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 2060: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2060?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 2060. 12 of them fall on working days, which leaves 250 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 2060?

The UAE public holidays in 2060 are New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1), Eid al-Fitr (Thursday, March 4), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Friday, March 5), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Saturday, March 6), Arafat Day (Monday, May 10), Eid al-Adha (Tuesday, May 11), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Wednesday, May 12), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Thursday, May 13), Islamic New Year (Monday, May 31), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Monday, August 9), 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 2060?

There are 5 long weekends of three days or more in 2060: Mar 4–Mar 7 (4 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); May 8–May 13 (6 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); May 29–May 31 (3 days, Islamic New Year); Aug 7–Aug 9 (3 days, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday); 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 2060 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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