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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 1926

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 1926. The first is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1 and the last is National Day (day 2) on Friday, December 3. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

13
Holidays
10
On working days
4
Long weekends
251
Working days
Date Holiday
Friday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Wednesday Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر
Thursday Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر
Friday Eid al-Fitr (day 3) Tentative عيد الفطر
Sunday Arafat Day Tentative يوم عرفة
Monday Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى
Tuesday Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Wednesday Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Sunday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Sunday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
Wednesday Commemoration Day يوم الشهيد
Thursday National Day اليوم الوطني
Friday 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 1926

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

  • Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3

    New Year's Day

    3 days
  • Wed, Apr 14 – Sun, Apr 18

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

    5 days
  • Sat, Jun 19 – Wed, Jun 23

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

    5 days
  • Wed, Dec 1 – Sun, Dec 5

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

    5 days

Working days in the UAE 1926

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

1926 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 1926: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 1926?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 1926. 10 of them fall on working days, which leaves 251 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 1926?

The UAE public holidays in 1926 are New Year's Day (Friday, January 1), Eid al-Fitr (Wednesday, April 14), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Thursday, April 15), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Friday, April 16), Arafat Day (Sunday, June 20), Eid al-Adha (Monday, June 21), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Tuesday, June 22), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Wednesday, June 23), Islamic New Year (Sunday, July 11), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Sunday, September 19), Commemoration Day (Wednesday, December 1), National Day (Thursday, December 2) and National Day (day 2) (Friday, December 3).

How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 1926?

There are 4 long weekends of three days or more in 1926: Jan 1–Jan 3 (3 days, New Year's Day); Apr 14–Apr 18 (5 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Jun 19–Jun 23 (5 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Dec 1–Dec 5 (5 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 1926 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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