United Arab Emirates Holidays

Official public holidays excluded from business day calculations.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2024

Date Day Holiday
January 1 Monday New Year's Day
April 10 Wednesday Eid al-Fitr
April 11 Thursday Eid al-Fitr (2nd day)
April 12 Friday Eid al-Fitr (3rd day)
June 16 Sunday Arafat Day
June 17 Monday Eid al-Adha
June 18 Tuesday Eid al-Adha (2nd day)
June 19 Wednesday Eid al-Adha (3rd day)
July 8 Monday Islamic New Year
September 16 Monday Prophet Muhammad Birthday
December 1 Sunday Commemoration Day
December 2 Monday National Day
December 3 Tuesday National Day (2nd day)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2025

Date Day Holiday
January 1 Wednesday New Year's Day
March 30 Sunday Eid al-Fitr
March 31 Monday Eid al-Fitr (2nd day)
April 1 Tuesday Eid al-Fitr (3rd day)
June 5 Thursday Arafat Day
June 6 Friday Eid al-Adha
June 7 Saturday Eid al-Adha (2nd day)
June 8 Sunday Eid al-Adha (3rd day)
June 27 Friday Islamic New Year
September 5 Friday Prophet Muhammad Birthday
December 1 Monday Commemoration Day
December 2 Tuesday National Day
December 3 Wednesday National Day (2nd day)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2026

Date Day Holiday
January 1 Thursday New Year's Day
March 20 Friday Eid al-Fitr
March 21 Saturday Eid al-Fitr (2nd day)
March 22 Sunday Eid al-Fitr (3rd day)
May 26 Tuesday Arafat Day
May 27 Wednesday Eid al-Adha
May 28 Thursday Eid al-Adha (2nd day)
May 29 Friday Eid al-Adha (3rd day)
June 17 Wednesday Islamic New Year
August 26 Wednesday Prophet Muhammad Birthday
December 1 Tuesday Commemoration Day
December 2 Wednesday National Day
December 3 Thursday National Day (2nd day)

About Business Days in United Arab Emirates

In United Arab Emirates, business days (also known as working days or workdays) are the days when most businesses, government offices, and financial institutions operate. The standard work week in United Arab Emirates runs from Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday as the weekend.

Our United Arab Emirates business days calculator automatically excludes these weekends and all official public holidays. This makes it easy to calculate deadlines, delivery dates, processing times, and more with precision.

How to Use the United Arab Emirates Business Days Calculator

  1. Choose your mode: Count days between two dates, add business days to a date, or subtract business days from a date.
  2. Select your dates: Pick your start and end dates (or a start date and number of days).
  3. Country is pre-selected: United Arab Emirates is already selected, so all United Arab Emirates public holidays will be excluded automatically.
  4. Get instant results: See the number of business days, calendar days, weekends, and holidays at a glance.

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United Arab Emirates FAQ

How many business days are in a year in United Arab Emirates?

In United Arab Emirates, a typical year has approximately 250-260 business days. The exact number depends on the year and how many public holidays fall on weekdays. Use our calculator above to count the exact business days for any date range in United Arab Emirates.

What are the public holidays in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates observes 13 official public holidays in 2026. These include New Year's Day, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (2nd day), and more. See the full list in the holiday table below.

Does the United Arab Emirates business days calculator exclude holidays?

Yes! Our United Arab Emirates business days calculator automatically excludes all official United Arab Emirates public holidays. Simply select "United Arab Emirates" from the country dropdown and the calculator will account for weekends and holidays.

How do I count working days between two dates in United Arab Emirates?

Use the calculator above: set the mode to "Between Dates", pick your start and end dates, and ensure "United Arab Emirates" is selected as the country. Click Calculate to instantly see the number of business days, excluding weekends and United Arab Emirates public holidays.

What days are considered business days in United Arab Emirates?

In United Arab Emirates, business days run from Sunday to Thursday. Friday and Saturday are the weekend days. Our calculator automatically uses the correct weekend schedule for United Arab Emirates.