Working Days in the UAE 2022
2022 has 253 working days in the UAE: 365 days, minus 105 weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 7 UAE public holidays on weekdays.
Working days by month, 2022
| Month | Days | Weekend | Holidays | Working days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| February | 28 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 160 |
| March | 31 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 184 |
| April | 30 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| May May 2 · Eid al-Fitr (tentative) May 3 · Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (tentative) May 4 · Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (tentative) | 31 | 9 | 3 | 19 | 152 |
| June | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| July Jul 8 · Arafat Day (tentative) Jul 11 · Eid al-Adha (day 3) (tentative) | 31 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 152 |
| August | 31 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 184 |
| September | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| October | 31 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| November | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| December Dec 1 · Commemoration Day Dec 2 · National Day | 31 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 160 |
| 2022 total | 365 | 105 | 7 | 253 | 2,024 |
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
Working days between two dates
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UAE public holidays 2022
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
2022 calendar for United Arab Emirates
A printable year calendar with the holidays marked.
Working days in the UAE 2022: questions and answers
How many working days are there in the UAE in 2022?
There are 253 working days in the UAE in 2022. The year has 365 days; 105 are weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 7 are UAE public holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2022?
At 8 hours a day, 253 working days make 2,024 working hours in 2022. Change the hours per day above to see your own total.
How many working days are in each month of 2022?
January 21, February 20, March 23, April 21, May 19, June 22, July 19, August 23, September 22, October 21, November 22 and December 20. March has the most working days and May the fewest.
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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