Working Days in the UAE 2017
2017 has 253 working days in the UAE: 365 days, minus 105 weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 7 UAE public holidays on weekdays.
Working days by month, 2017
| Month | Days | Weekend | Holidays | Working days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| February | 28 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 160 |
| March | 31 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 184 |
| April | 30 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 160 |
| May | 31 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 184 |
| June Jun 26 · Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (tentative) Jun 27 · Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (tentative) | 30 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 160 |
| July | 31 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| August Aug 31 · Arafat Day (tentative) | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| September Sep 1 · Eid al-Adha (tentative) Sep 21 · Islamic New Year (tentative) | 30 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 152 |
| October | 31 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| November Nov 30 · Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (tentative) | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| December Dec 1 · Commemoration Day | 31 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| 2017 total | 365 | 105 | 7 | 253 | 2,024 |
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
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UAE public holidays 2017
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
2017 calendar for United Arab Emirates
A printable year calendar with the holidays marked.
Working days in the UAE 2017: questions and answers
How many working days are there in the UAE in 2017?
There are 253 working days in the UAE in 2017. The year has 365 days; 105 are weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 7 are UAE public holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2017?
At 8 hours a day, 253 working days make 2,024 working hours in 2017. Change the hours per day above to see your own total.
How many working days are in each month of 2017?
January 22, February 20, March 23, April 20, May 23, June 20, July 21, August 22, September 19, October 22, November 21 and December 20. March has the most working days and September 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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