The year 2026 will bring in a wonderful set of fascinating festivals and events that will keep the tourist population on their toes. Stay informed about the various public holidays in Dubai, including the most prominent ones like Eid and much more. You will find the public holidays in Dubai equally spaced throughout the year, usually on religious, historical, and special occasions. Public holidays in Dubai are a great way to embrace the city’s festive atmosphere and the essence of this holiday. All Public offices, universities, government offices, schools, and federal organizations are closed during these public holidays.
Below is the comprehensive list of public holidays 2026, classified into two categories: national and religious holidays to be observed in Dubai.
| Date | Holiday | Number of Days | Confirmed / Tentative (Subject to Change) | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2026 | New Year’s Day | 1 | Confirmed | The first day of 2026 |
| 19 March to 20 March 2026 | Eid Al Fitr | 1 | Tentative | Considered among the most prominent festivals in the Muslim community. It falls on the first day of the Lunar month, Shawaal, and marks the end of the holy Ramadan month. |
| May 26, 2026 | Arafat Day | 1 | Tentative | The ninth day of the Islamic month is called Dul Hijjah. The second day of the haji pilgrimage rites where pilgrims gather near Mount Arafat, where Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) delivered his phenomenal Farewell Sermon. The Muslim devotees who do not participate spend their entire day fasting and praying. |
| 26 May to 27 May, 2026 | Eid Al Adha | 1 | Tentative | This festival is also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice.” It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim‘s (PBUH) readiness to sacrifice his only son, Prophet Ismail (PBUH), to fulfill Allah’s will. However, Allah, seeing his dedication, stopped this act and instead sent a ram to be slaughtered. |
| 16th June, 2026 | Hijri, Islamic New Year | 1 | Tentative | This day symbolizes the Islamic New Year’s beginning and the Islamic calendar’s first month (the first day of Muharram). |
| August 25, 2026 | Birthday of Prophet Mohammad | 1 | Tentative | The birthday of Prophet Mohammed falls on the twelfth day of the month of Rabi Al Awwal. Muslim devotees spend the day reading the holy Quran and spiritual observance. In Arabic, this day is called Eid Al Mawlid Al Nabawi . |
| 30th November 2026 | Commemoration Day | 1 | Confirmed | This day is dedicated to the Emirati heroes who laid down their lives for their country. |
| 2nd December 2026 | UAE National Day | 1 | Confirmed | This day venerates the independence and federal unification of the Emirates that forms the current-day UAE . |
