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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2013

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2013. 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
11
On working days
4
Long weekends
250
Working days

UAE public holidays 2013

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Date Holiday
Tuesday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Thursday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
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
Monday Arafat Day Tentative يوم عرفة
Tuesday Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى
Wednesday Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Thursday Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Monday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
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 2013

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

  • Thu, Aug 8 – Sun, Aug 11

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

    4 days

  • Sat, Oct 12 – Thu, Oct 17

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

    6 days

  • Sat, Nov 2 – Mon, Nov 4

    Islamic New Year

    3 days

  • Sat, Nov 30 – Tue, Dec 3

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

    4 days

Take one day off, get a longer break

Book a single day of leave on these dates to join a holiday to the weekend.

  • Take Fri, Jan 25 off

    Thu, Jan 24 – Sun, Jan 27 · Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    4 days

  • Take Fri, Oct 18 off

    Sat, Oct 12 – Sun, Oct 20 · Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)

    9 days

Working days in the UAE 2013

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2013 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 2013: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2013?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 2013. 11 of them fall on working days, which leaves 250 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 2013?

The UAE public holidays in 2013 are New Year's Day (Tuesday, January 1), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Thursday, January 24), Eid al-Fitr (Thursday, August 8), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Friday, August 9), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Saturday, August 10), Arafat Day (Monday, October 14), Eid al-Adha (Tuesday, October 15), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Wednesday, October 16), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Thursday, October 17), Islamic New Year (Monday, November 4), 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 2013?

There are 4 long weekends of three days or more in 2013: Aug 8–Aug 11 (4 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Oct 12–Oct 17 (6 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Nov 2–Nov 4 (3 days, Islamic New Year); 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 2013 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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