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Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2052

United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2052. The first is New Year's Day on Monday, 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
6
Long weekends
251
Working days
Date Holiday
Monday 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
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
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 2052

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

  • Sat, Dec 30 – Mon, Jan 1

    New Year's Day

    3 days
  • Thu, May 30 – Sun, Jun 2

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

    4 days
  • Sat, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 8

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

    6 days
  • Sat, Aug 24 – Mon, Aug 26

    Islamic New Year

    3 days
  • Sat, Nov 2 – Mon, Nov 4

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

    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, Aug 9 off

    Sat, Aug 3 – Sun, Aug 11 · Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)

    9 days

Working days in the UAE 2052

Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.

2052 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 2052: questions and answers

How many public holidays are there in United Arab Emirates in 2052?

There are 13 UAE public holidays in 2052. 11 of them fall on working days, which leaves 251 working days after 104 weekend days.

What are the UAE holidays in 2052?

The UAE public holidays in 2052 are New Year's Day (Monday, January 1), Eid al-Fitr (Thursday, May 30), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Friday, May 31), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Saturday, June 1), Arafat Day (Monday, August 5), Eid al-Adha (Tuesday, August 6), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Wednesday, August 7), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Thursday, August 8), Islamic New Year (Monday, August 26), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (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 2052?

There are 6 long weekends of three days or more in 2052: Dec 30–Jan 1 (3 days, New Year's Day); May 30–Jun 2 (4 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Aug 3–Aug 8 (6 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Aug 24–Aug 26 (3 days, Islamic New Year); Nov 2–Nov 4 (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 2052 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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