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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2037

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2037. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1 and the last is National Day (day 2) on Thursday, December 3. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

13
Holidays
13
On working days
3
Long weekends
248
Working days
Date Holiday
Thursday New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
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
Tuesday Islamic New Year Tentative رأس السنة الهجرية
Tuesday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Tentative المولد النبوي
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
Tuesday Commemoration Day يوم الشهيد
Wednesday National Day اليوم الوطني
Thursday 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 2037

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

  • Sat, Jan 24 – Thu, Jan 29

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

    6 days
  • Sat, Nov 7 – Wed, Nov 11

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

    5 days
  • Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 3

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

    3 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 2 off

    Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 · New Year's Day

    4 days
  • Take Fri, Jan 30 off

    Sat, Jan 24 – Sun, Feb 1 · Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)

    9 days
  • Take Mon, Feb 16 off

    Sat, Feb 14 – Tue, Feb 17 · Islamic New Year

    4 days
  • Take Mon, Apr 27 off

    Sat, Apr 25 – Tue, Apr 28 · Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    4 days
  • Take Mon, Nov 30 off

    Sat, Nov 28 – Thu, Dec 3 · Commemoration Day, National Day, National Day (day 2)

    6 days
  • Take Fri, Dec 4 off

    Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Dec 6 · Commemoration Day, National Day, National Day (day 2)

    6 days

Working days in the UAE 2037

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2037 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 2037: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2037?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 2037. 13 of them fall on working days, which leaves 248 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 2037?

The UAE public holidays in 2037 are New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1), Arafat Day (Monday, January 26), Eid al-Adha (Tuesday, January 27), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Wednesday, January 28), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Thursday, January 29), Islamic New Year (Tuesday, February 17), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tuesday, April 28), Eid al-Fitr (Monday, November 9), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Tuesday, November 10), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Wednesday, November 11), Commemoration Day (Tuesday, December 1), National Day (Wednesday, December 2) and National Day (day 2) (Thursday, December 3).

How many long weekends are there in United Arab Emirates in 2037?

There are 3 long weekends of three days or more in 2037: Jan 24–Jan 29 (6 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Nov 7–Nov 11 (5 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); 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 2037 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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