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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 1962

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 1962. The first is New Year's Day on Monday, January 1 and the last is National Day (day 2) on Monday, December 3. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

13
Holidays
9
On working days
6
Long weekends
252
Working days

UAE public holidays 1962

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Date Holiday
Monday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Thursday Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر
Friday Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر
Saturday 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
Monday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Monday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
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 1962

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

  • Sat, Dec 30 – Mon, Jan 1

    New Year's Day

    3 days

  • Thu, Mar 8 – Sun, Mar 11

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

    4 days

  • Sat, May 12 – Wed, May 16

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

    5 days

  • Sat, Jun 2 – Mon, Jun 4

    Islamic New Year

    3 days

  • Sat, Aug 11 – Mon, Aug 13

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    3 days

  • Sat, Dec 1 – Mon, Dec 3

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

    3 days

Working days in the UAE 1962

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

1962 calendar for United Arab Emirates

A printable year calendar with these holidays marked.

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

UAE holidays 1962: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 1962?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 1962. 9 of them fall on working days, which leaves 252 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 1962?

The UAE public holidays in 1962 are New Year's Day (Monday, January 1), Eid al-Fitr (Thursday, March 8), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Friday, March 9), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Saturday, March 10), Arafat Day (Sunday, May 13), Eid al-Adha (Monday, May 14), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Tuesday, May 15), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Wednesday, May 16), Islamic New Year (Monday, June 4), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Monday, August 13), 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 1962?

There are 6 long weekends of three days or more in 1962: Dec 30–Jan 1 (3 days, New Year's Day); Mar 8–Mar 11 (4 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); May 12–May 16 (5 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Jun 2–Jun 4 (3 days, Islamic New Year); Aug 11–Aug 13 (3 days, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday); 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 1962 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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