Working Days in the UAE 2018
2018 has 252 working days in the UAE: 365 days, minus 104 weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 9 UAE public holidays on weekdays.
Working days by month, 2018
| Month | Days | Weekend | Holidays | Working days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Jan 1 · New Year's Day | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| February | 28 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 160 |
| March | 31 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| April | 30 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| May | 31 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 184 |
| June Jun 15 · Eid al-Fitr (tentative) | 30 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| July | 31 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| August Aug 20 · Arafat Day (tentative) Aug 21 · Eid al-Adha (tentative) Aug 22 · Eid al-Adha (day 2) (tentative) Aug 23 · Eid al-Adha (day 3) (tentative) | 31 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 152 |
| September Sep 11 · Islamic New Year (tentative) | 30 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 152 |
| October | 31 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 184 |
| November Nov 20 · Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (tentative) | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| December Dec 3 · National Day (day 2) | 31 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| 2018 total | 365 | 104 | 9 | 252 | 2,016 |
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 2018
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
2018 calendar for United Arab Emirates
A printable year calendar with the holidays marked.
Working days in the UAE 2018: questions and answers
How many working days are there in the UAE in 2018?
There are 252 working days in the UAE in 2018. The year has 365 days; 104 are weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 9 are UAE public holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2018?
At 8 hours a day, 252 working days make 2,016 working hours in 2018. Change the hours per day above to see your own total.
How many working days are in each month of 2018?
January 22, February 20, March 22, April 21, May 23, June 20, July 22, August 19, September 19, October 23, November 21 and December 20. May has the most working days and August 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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