When is the Next UAE Public Holiday?

Planning ahead for the next break? Here are the dates to add to your diary.

All UAE public holidays for both the private and public sectors have been announced for 2021! If you’re eager to know when the next break will take place, prepare your calendar and read on.

Some of the upcoming breaks will be dependent on moon sightings and the official date will be confirmed by authorities closer to the time, with breaks ranging from three to six days.

The first public holiday in the UAE took place for Eid Al Fitr from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. Residents enjoyed a long weekend of up to five days! The Eid Al Fitr break officially fell on Tuesday May 11 - Saturday 15, 2021, and was subject to moon sighting.

Following Eid Al Fitr, the next UAE public holiday fell on July 19 until July 22 for Eid Al Adha.

Islamic New Year or Hijri New Year took place on Thursday, August 12, of which the UAE marked the occasion with a three-day weekend!

The UAE also celebrated Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday on Thursday, October 21 with another long weekend.

On Wednesday, December 1, the country will mark UAE Commemoration Day or UAE Martyr's Day in honour of the brave sacrifices made by the UAE's martyrs.

This is followed by the UAE’s 50th National Day, which will be celebrated until Saturday, December 4.