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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2068

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2068. The first is New Year's Day on Sunday, January 1 and the last is National Day (day 2) on Monday, December 3. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

13
Holidays
10
On working days
5
Long weekends
251
Working days
Date Holiday
Sunday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Monday Arafat Day Tentative يوم عرفة
Tuesday Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى
Wednesday Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Thursday Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Monday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Monday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
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
Saturday Commemoration Day يوم الشهيد
Sunday National Day اليوم الوطني
Monday 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 2068

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

  • Sat, Feb 11 – Thu, Feb 16

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

    6 days
  • Sat, Mar 3 – Mon, Mar 5

    Islamic New Year

    3 days
  • Sat, May 12 – Mon, May 14

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    3 days
  • Sat, Nov 24 – Wed, Nov 28

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

    5 days
  • Sat, Dec 1 – Mon, Dec 3

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

    3 days

Take one day off, get a longer break

Book a single day of leave on these dates to join a holiday to the weekend.

  • Take Fri, Feb 17 off

    Sat, Feb 11 – Sun, Feb 19 · Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)

    9 days

Working days in the UAE 2068

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2068 calendar for United Arab Emirates

A printable year calendar with these holidays marked.

Countdown timer

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

UAE holidays 2068: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2068?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 2068. 10 of them fall on working days, which leaves 251 working days after 105 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 2068?

The UAE public holidays in 2068 are New Year's Day (Sunday, January 1), Arafat Day (Monday, February 13), Eid al-Adha (Tuesday, February 14), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Wednesday, February 15), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Thursday, February 16), Islamic New Year (Monday, March 5), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Monday, May 14), Eid al-Fitr (Monday, November 26), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Tuesday, November 27), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Wednesday, November 28), Commemoration Day (Saturday, December 1), National Day (Sunday, December 2) and National Day (day 2) (Monday, December 3).

How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 2068?

There are 5 long weekends of three days or more in 2068: Feb 11–Feb 16 (6 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Mar 3–Mar 5 (3 days, Islamic New Year); May 12–May 14 (3 days, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday); Nov 24–Nov 28 (5 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Dec 1–Dec 3 (3 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 2068 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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