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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 1985

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 1985. The first is New Year's Day on Tuesday, January 1 and the last is National Day (day 2) on Tuesday, December 3. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

13
Holidays
10
On working days
5
Long weekends
251
Working days

UAE public holidays 1985

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Date Holiday
Tuesday 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
Sunday Commemoration Day يوم الشهيد
Monday National Day اليوم الوطني
Tuesday 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 1985

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

  • Thu, Jun 20 – Sun, Jun 23

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

    4 days

  • Sat, Aug 24 – Wed, Aug 28

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

    5 days

  • Sat, Sep 14 – Mon, Sep 16

    Islamic New Year

    3 days

  • Sat, Nov 23 – Mon, Nov 25

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    3 days

  • Sat, Nov 30 – Tue, Dec 3

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

    4 days

Working days in the UAE 1985

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

1985 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 1985: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 1985?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 1985. 10 of them fall on working days, which leaves 251 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 1985?

The UAE public holidays in 1985 are New Year's Day (Tuesday, January 1), Eid al-Fitr (Thursday, June 20), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Friday, June 21), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Saturday, June 22), Arafat Day (Sunday, August 25), Eid al-Adha (Monday, August 26), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Tuesday, August 27), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Wednesday, August 28), Islamic New Year (Monday, September 16), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Monday, November 25), Commemoration Day (Sunday, December 1), National Day (Monday, December 2) and National Day (day 2) (Tuesday, December 3).

How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 1985?

There are 5 long weekends of three days or more in 1985: Jun 20–Jun 23 (4 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Aug 24–Aug 28 (5 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Sep 14–Sep 16 (3 days, Islamic New Year); Nov 23–Nov 25 (3 days, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday); Nov 30–Dec 3 (4 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 1985 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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