The UAE Cabinet has confirmed the upcoming public and private sector holidays for 2024.
With a six-day holiday schedule confirmed for next year, these dates are worth saving so you can plan ahead for your teams and your own leave dates.
UAE public holidays in 2024: Confirmed holidays
- Monday, January 1: New Year’s Day
- Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3: Eid Al-Fitr
- Dhu Al Hijjah 9: Arafat Day
- Dhu Al Hijjah 10 to 12: Eid Al-Adha
- Muharram 1: Islamic New Year
- Rabi’ Al-Awwal 12: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday
- Monday, December 2: National Day
- Tuesday, December 3: National Day holiday
It’s important to remember that several of the UAE’s public holidays are determined based on specific Moon-sightings. Even though exact dates for some of the holidays remain unconfirmed, you can start planning with our projected guide below to organise your diary effectively.
UAE public holidays in 2024: Predicted dates
- Monday, April 8: Eid al Fitr holiday
- Tuesday, April 9: Eid al Fitr holiday
- Wednesday, April 10: Eid al Fitr
- Thursday, April 11: Eid al Fitr holiday
- Friday, April 12: Eid al Fitr holiday
- Saturday, June 15: Arafat Day
- Sunday, June 16: Eid al Adha
- Monday, June 17: Eid al Adha holiday
- Tuesday, June 18: Eid al Adha holiday
- Sunday, July 7: Islamic New Year
- Sunday, September 15: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday
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