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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2035

United Arab Emirates has 10 public holidays in 2035. 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.

10
Holidays
5
On working days
3
Long weekends
256
Working days
Date Holiday
Monday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
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
Saturday Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر
Saturday Commemoration Day يوم الشهيد
Sunday Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر
Sunday National Day اليوم الوطني
Monday Eid al-Fitr (day 3) Tentative عيد الفطر
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 2035

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

  • Sat, Dec 30 – Mon, Jan 1

    New Year's Day

    3 days
  • Sat, Feb 17 – Wed, Feb 21

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

    5 days
  • Sat, Dec 1 – Mon, Dec 3

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

    3 days

Working days in the UAE 2035

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2035 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 2035: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2035?

There are 10 UAE public holidays in 2035. 5 of them fall on working days, which leaves 256 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 2035?

The UAE public holidays in 2035 are New Year's Day (Monday, January 1), Arafat Day (Sunday, February 18), Eid al-Adha (Monday, February 19), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Tuesday, February 20), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Wednesday, February 21), Islamic New Year (Sunday, March 11), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Sunday, May 20), Eid al-Fitr (Saturday, December 1), Commemoration Day (Saturday, December 1), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Sunday, December 2), National Day (Sunday, December 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Monday, December 3) and National Day (day 2) (Monday, December 3).

How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 2035?

There are 3 long weekends of three days or more in 2035: Dec 30–Jan 1 (3 days, New Year's Day); Feb 17–Feb 21 (5 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Dec 1–Dec 3 (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 2035 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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