UAE Public Holidays: Late 2024 & 2025 Official Calendar
Official UAE holiday calendar for late 2024 and 2025. Find confirmed dates for Union Day, Eid celebrations, and other public holidays in the Emirates.
By Vadim Kouznetsov, published , updated
Last updated: November 13, 2024
Planning your next break in the UAE? Here’s the complete guide to remaining official holidays for 2024 and the confirmed dates for 2025.
Upcoming Holidays 2024
UAE Union Day Long Weekend
- Dates: December 2-3, 2024 (Monday-Tuesday)
- Duration: 4-day weekend (including Saturday-Sunday)
- Status: Confirmed
- Applicable: Public and private sectors
Confirmed Holidays 2025
New Year’s Day
- Date: January 1, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Duration: 1 day
- Status: Confirmed
Eid Al Fitr
- Expected dates: Shawwal 1-3, 1446H
- Duration: 3-4 days
- Note: Final dates subject to moon sighting
- Potential for extended weekend
Arafat Day & Eid Al Adha
- Arafat Day: 9th Dhu Al Hijjah 1446H
- Eid Al Adha: 10-12th Dhu Al Hijjah
- Duration: 4 days total
- Note: Exact dates to be announced
Islamic New Year
- Date: 1st Muharram 1447H
- Duration: 1 day
- Note: Subject to moon sighting
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
- Date: 12th Rabi Al Awwal 1447H
- Duration: 1 day
- Note: Final date to be confirmed
UAE Union Day
- Dates: December 2-3, 2025 (Tuesday-Wednesday)
- Duration: 2 days
- Status: Confirmed
Important Holiday Notes
Public Sector Guidelines
- Federal employees receive all listed holidays
- Additional days may be announced
- Local government variations possible
Private Sector Rules
- Holidays align with public sector
- MOHRE confirms final dates
- Weekend holidays don’t carry forward
Islamic Calendar Holidays
- Dates depend on moon sighting
- May shift by 1-2 days
- Official announcements made closer to dates
Planning Tips
Long Weekend Opportunities
- December 2024: UAE Union Day (4 days)
- January 2025: New Year’s Day
- Eid holidays: Potential extended breaks
Holiday Planning Factors
- Book travel early
- Watch for date confirmations
- Check employer policies
- Monitor official announcements
Stay Updated
The UAE Cabinet may adjust certain holidays to create longer weekends. Check official sources for:
- Final date confirmations
- Extended weekend announcements
- Special occasion holidays
Note: Islamic calendar-based holidays are subject to moon sighting and may vary from expected dates. Final confirmation comes from official UAE authorities.
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