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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 1963

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 1963. The first is New Year's Day on Tuesday, January 1 and the last is National Day (day 2) on Tuesday, December 3. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

13
Holidays
10
On working days
5
Long weekends
251
Working days

UAE public holidays 1963

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Date Holiday
Tuesday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Monday Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر
Tuesday Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر
Wednesday Eid al-Fitr (day 3) Tentative عيد الفطر
Friday Arafat Day Tentative يوم عرفة
Saturday Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى
Sunday Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Monday Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Friday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Friday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
Sunday Commemoration Day يوم الشهيد
Monday National Day اليوم الوطني
Tuesday National Day (day 2) اليوم الوطني

Tentative dates follow the moon. Islamic holidays use the Umm al-Qura calendar and depend on the local moon sighting; festival dates for years without an official list are estimated from the sun and moon. The official date may differ by a day.

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; rules checked October 17, 2026.

Long weekends in 1963

Three or more days off in a row, with no leave needed.

  • Sat, Feb 23 – Wed, Feb 27

    Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)

    5 days

  • Fri, May 3 – Mon, May 6

    Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)

    4 days

  • Fri, May 24 – Sun, May 26

    Islamic New Year

    3 days

  • Fri, Aug 2 – Sun, Aug 4

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    3 days

  • Sat, Nov 30 – Tue, Dec 3

    Commemoration Day, National Day, National Day (day 2)

    4 days

Working days in the UAE 1963

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

1963 calendar for United Arab Emirates

A printable year calendar with these holidays marked.

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Count down to the next holiday, Eid, Christmas or New Year.

UAE holidays 1963: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 1963?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 1963. 10 of them fall on working days, which leaves 251 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 1963?

The UAE public holidays in 1963 are New Year's Day (Tuesday, January 1), Eid al-Fitr (Monday, February 25), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Tuesday, February 26), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Wednesday, February 27), Arafat Day (Friday, May 3), Eid al-Adha (Saturday, May 4), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Sunday, May 5), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Monday, May 6), Islamic New Year (Friday, May 24), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Friday, August 2), Commemoration Day (Sunday, December 1), National Day (Monday, December 2) and National Day (day 2) (Tuesday, December 3).

How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 1963?

There are 5 long weekends of three days or more in 1963: Feb 23–Feb 27 (5 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); May 3–May 6 (4 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); May 24–May 26 (3 days, Islamic New Year); Aug 2–Aug 4 (3 days, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday); Nov 30–Dec 3 (4 days, Commemoration Day, National Day, National Day (day 2)).

Which days are the weekend in United Arab Emirates?

The weekend in United Arab Emirates is Saturday and Sunday. Holidays that fall on a weekend are shown in the list.

Are these holidays the same everywhere in United Arab Emirates?

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.

Are the 1963 holiday dates final?

Dates marked tentative follow the moon: Islamic holidays use the Umm al-Qura calendar and depend on the moon sighting, and festival dates for years without an official list are estimated. The official date can differ by a day.

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