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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2033

United Arab Emirates has 16 public holidays in 2033. The first is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1 and the last is Eid al-Fitr (day 3) on Sunday, December 25. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

16
Holidays
10
On working days
6
Long weekends
250
Working days

UAE public holidays 2033

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Date Holiday
Saturday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Monday Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر
Tuesday Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر
Wednesday Eid al-Fitr (day 3) Tentative عيد الفطر
Friday Arafat Day Tentative يوم عرفة
Saturday Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى
Sunday Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Monday Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى
Friday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Friday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
Thursday Commemoration Day يوم الشهيد
Friday National Day اليوم الوطني
Saturday National Day (day 2) اليوم الوطني
Friday Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر
Saturday Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر
Sunday Eid al-Fitr (day 3) Tentative عيد الفطر

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 2033

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

  • Sat, Jan 1 – Wed, Jan 5

    New Year's Day, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)

    5 days

  • Fri, Mar 11 – Mon, Mar 14

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

    4 days

  • Fri, Apr 1 – Sun, Apr 3

    Islamic New Year

    3 days

  • Fri, Jun 10 – Sun, Jun 12

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    3 days

  • Thu, Dec 1 – Sun, Dec 4

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

    4 days

  • Fri, Dec 23 – Sun, Dec 25

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

    3 days

Working days in the UAE 2033

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2033 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 2033: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2033?

There are 16 UAE public holidays in 2033. 10 of them fall on working days, which leaves 250 working days after 105 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 2033?

The UAE public holidays in 2033 are New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1), Eid al-Fitr (Monday, January 3), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Tuesday, January 4), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Wednesday, January 5), Arafat Day (Friday, March 11), Eid al-Adha (Saturday, March 12), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Sunday, March 13), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Monday, March 14), Islamic New Year (Friday, April 1), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Friday, June 10), Commemoration Day (Thursday, December 1), National Day (Friday, December 2), National Day (day 2) (Saturday, December 3), Eid al-Fitr (Friday, December 23), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Saturday, December 24) and Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Sunday, December 25).

How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 2033?

There are 6 long weekends of three days or more in 2033: Jan 1–Jan 5 (5 days, New Year's Day, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Mar 11–Mar 14 (4 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Apr 1–Apr 3 (3 days, Islamic New Year); Jun 10–Jun 12 (3 days, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday); Dec 1–Dec 4 (4 days, Commemoration Day, National Day, National Day (day 2)); Dec 23–Dec 25 (3 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)).

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 2033 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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