UAE public holidays are declared by the UAE government. The dates of the Islamic holidays are tentative and confirmed by the moon sighting committee shortly before the holiday. The Public holidays are applicable to Government employees. Public sector employees enjoy more days off in a year compared to private sector employees in UAE.
| Day | Date – 2018 | Occasion | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri/Sat | June 15/16* | Eid Al Fitr | 2 |
| Tuesday | August 21* | Arafat (Haj) Day | 1 |
| Wed/Thur | August 22/23* | Eid Al Adha – Feast of Sacrifice | 2 |
| Tuesday | August 28 | Emirati Women’s Day | 0 |
| Tuesday | September 11* | Al Hijri – Islamic New Year | 1 |
| Tuesday | November 20* | Milad Un Nabi – Birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) | 1 |
| Friday | November 30 | Commemoration Day | 1 |
| Sunday | December 02 | UAE National Day | 1 |
* The Dates of Islamic holidays are subject to change in accordance with the moon sighting