Working Days in the UAE 2026
2026 has 250 working days in the UAE: 365 days, minus 104 weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 11 UAE public holidays on weekdays.
Working days left in 2026
51
From today, Monday, October 19, to December 31 · 408 working hours
Working days by month, 2026
| Month | Days | Weekend | Holidays | Working days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Jan 1 · New Year's Day | 31 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| February | 28 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 160 |
| March Mar 20 · Eid al-Fitr (tentative) | 31 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| April | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| May May 26 · Arafat Day (tentative) May 27 · Eid al-Adha (tentative) May 28 · Eid al-Adha (day 2) (tentative) May 29 · Eid al-Adha (day 3) (tentative) | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 136 |
| June Jun 16 · Islamic New Year (tentative) | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| July | 31 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 184 |
| August Aug 25 · Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (tentative) | 31 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| September | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| October | 31 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| November | 30 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| December Dec 1 · Commemoration Day Dec 2 · National Day Dec 3 · National Day (day 2) | 31 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 160 |
| 2026 total | 365 | 104 | 11 | 250 | 2,000 |
Holidays shown are those on weekdays. 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.
Working days by quarter
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UAE public holidays 2026
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
2026 calendar for United Arab Emirates
A printable year calendar with the holidays marked.
Working days in the UAE 2026: questions and answers
How many working days are there in the UAE in 2026?
There are 250 working days in the UAE in 2026. The year has 365 days; 104 are weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 11 are UAE public holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2026?
At 8 hours a day, 250 working days make 2,000 working hours in 2026. Change the hours per day above to see your own total.
How many working days are in each month of 2026?
January 21, February 20, March 21, April 22, May 17, June 21, July 23, August 20, September 22, October 22, November 21 and December 20. July has the most working days and May the fewest.
How many working days are left in 2026?
From today, October 19, to December 31 there are 51 working days left in the UAE, counting today.
How are working days counted?
Every day of the year counts unless it is a weekend day (Saturday and Sunday) or one of the UAE public holidays. A holiday that falls on a weekend is counted once, as a weekend day. Company holidays, personal leave and regional holidays are not taken off. 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.
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