United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2026
8 public holidays and 251 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | رأس السنة الميلادية | Day off |
| Fri, Jan 16 | الإسراء والمعراج | Day off |
| Wed, Feb 18 | اليوم الأول من رمضان | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 20 | عيد الفطر | Day off |
| Wed, May 27 | عيد الأضحى | Day off |
| Tue, Jun 16 | رأس السنة الهجرية | Day off |
| Tue, Aug 25 | المولد النبويّ | Day off |
| Wed, Dec 2 | اليوم الوطني | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| February | 19 | 1 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| May | 18 | 3 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 251 | 10 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in United Arab Emirates?
There are 251 business days in 2026 in United Arab Emirates, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 8 public holidays.
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
United Arab Emirates has 8 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with رأس السنة الميلادية on Thursday, January 1, 2026.