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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2096

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2096. The first is New Year's Day on Sunday, January 1 and the last is National Day (day 2) on Monday, December 3. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

13
Holidays
8
On working days
3
Long weekends
253
Working days
Date Holiday
Sunday 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
Tuesday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Tuesday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
Saturday Commemoration Day يوم الشهيد
Sunday National Day اليوم الوطني
Monday 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 2096

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

  • Fri, Jan 27 – Sun, Jan 29

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

    3 days
  • Tue, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 8

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

    6 days
  • Sat, Dec 1 – Mon, 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 Mon, Apr 2 off

    Sat, Mar 31 – Sun, Apr 8 · Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)

    9 days
  • Take Mon, Apr 23 off

    Sat, Apr 21 – Tue, Apr 24 · Islamic New Year

    4 days
  • Take Mon, Jul 2 off

    Sat, Jun 30 – Tue, Jul 3 · Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    4 days

Working days in the UAE 2096

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2096 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 2096: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2096?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 2096. 8 of them fall on working days, which leaves 253 working days after 105 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 2096?

The UAE public holidays in 2096 are New Year's Day (Sunday, January 1), Eid al-Fitr (Friday, January 27), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Saturday, January 28), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Sunday, January 29), Arafat Day (Tuesday, April 3), Eid al-Adha (Wednesday, April 4), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Thursday, April 5), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Friday, April 6), Islamic New Year (Tuesday, April 24), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tuesday, July 3), Commemoration Day (Saturday, December 1), National Day (Sunday, December 2) and National Day (day 2) (Monday, December 3).

How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 2096?

There are 3 long weekends of three days or more in 2096: Jan 27–Jan 29 (3 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Apr 3–Apr 8 (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 2096 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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