When is the UAE’s next public holiday?

After the Eid Al Adha break, there are still more public holidays to look forward to in the UAE this year.

Employees enjoyed a four-day weekend from Thursday, June 5, with work resuming on Monday, June 9.

The next public holiday of the year is the Islamic or Hijri New Year, which marks the beginning of Muharram − the first of 12 months on the Islamic calendar.

Islamic New Year holiday announced for UAE public sector

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The Islamic New Year will fall on Friday, June 27, officials confirmed on Monday. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources issued a circular to ministries and federal departments confirming the public holiday, while the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced the holiday for the private sector.

Expected dates for next UAE public holidays

In contrast to Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha, no religious observances are prescribed for the Islamic New Year. It is generally regarded as a day of reflection rather than celebration.

After the Islamic New Year, the Prophet Mohammed's birthday is expected to be marked on Thursday, September 4.

Meanwhile, Commemoration Day is pencilled in for Monday, December 1, while National Day celebrations will probably be held on Tuesday, December 2, and Wednesday, December 3.