Working Days in the UAE 2008
2008 has 249 working days in the UAE: 366 days, minus 104 weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 13 UAE public holidays on weekdays.
Working days by month, 2008
| Month | Days | Weekend | Holidays | Working days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Jan 1 · New Year's Day Jan 10 · Islamic New Year (tentative) | 31 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 168 |
| February | 29 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| March Mar 20 · Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (tentative) | 31 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| April | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| May | 31 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| June | 30 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| July | 31 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 184 |
| August | 31 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| September | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| October Oct 1 · Eid al-Fitr (tentative) Oct 2 · Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (tentative) Oct 3 · Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (tentative) | 31 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 160 |
| November | 30 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 160 |
| December Dec 1 · Commemoration Day Dec 2 · National Day Dec 3 · National Day (day 2) Dec 8 · Eid al-Adha (tentative) Dec 9 · Eid al-Adha (day 2) (tentative) Dec 10 · Eid al-Adha (day 3) (tentative) Dec 29 · Islamic New Year (tentative) | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 128 |
| 2008 total | 366 | 104 | 13 | 249 | 1,992 |
Holidays shown are those on weekdays. 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.
Working days by quarter
Working days between two dates
Count business days for any range, and add your own days off.
UAE public holidays 2008
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
2008 calendar for United Arab Emirates
A printable year calendar with the holidays marked.
Working days in the UAE 2008: questions and answers
How many working days are there in the UAE in 2008?
There are 249 working days in the UAE in 2008. The year has 366 days; 104 are weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 13 are UAE public holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2008?
At 8 hours a day, 249 working days make 1,992 working hours in 2008. Change the hours per day above to see your own total.
How many working days are in each month of 2008?
January 21, February 21, March 20, April 22, May 22, June 21, July 23, August 21, September 22, October 20, November 20 and December 16. July has the most working days and December the fewest.
How are working days counted?
Every day of the year counts unless it is a weekend day (Saturday and Sunday) or one of the UAE public holidays. A holiday that falls on a weekend is counted once, as a weekend day. Company holidays, personal leave and regional holidays are not taken off. 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.
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