Vacations ahead! List of UAE public holidays for 2024
- Officially Confirmed UAE Public Holidays for 2024
- UAE Public Holidays 2024 Predicted Dates
- UAE Public Holidays 2024 Details
Are you dreaming of long weekends, exciting staycations and unforgettable getaways? The upcoming public holidays in the UAE bring you the perfect opportunity to explore some of the beautiful places in the country. So, please mark your calendars as we reveal the complete list of confirmed UAE public holidays 2024.
Officially Confirmed UAE Public Holidays for 2024
Here’s a quick overview of the official UAE public holidays 2024 calendar:
- New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1
- Eid Al-Fitr: Monday, April 8 – Sunday, April 14
- Arafat Day: 9 Dhul Hijjah
- Eid Al-Adha: 10 to 12 Dhul Hijjah
- Islamic New Year: 1 Muharram
- Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: 12 Rabi’ Al-Awwal
- National Day: Monday, December 2
- National Day holiday: Tuesday, December 3
While the dates of some UAE public holidays have already been officially confirmed, others depend on the sighting of the moon. Official authorities will confirm the dates during the Islamic months they fall under.
To stay updated, bookmark this UAE holidays calendar 2024 and check back for the confirmed dates!
UAE Public Holidays 2024 Predicted Dates
Even though some of the dates are not yet officially confirmed, you can fairly confidently plan your vacations around these dates:
- Eid al Fitr holidays: Monday, April 8 – Sunday, April 14
- Arafat Day: Saturday, June 15
- Eid al Adha: Sunday, June 16 – Tuesday, June 18
- Eid al Adha holidays: Monday, June 17 – Tuesday, June 18
- Islamic New Year: Sunday, July 7
- Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: Sunday, September 15
UAE Public Holidays 2024 Details
Let’s now take a closer look into the details of the UAE public holidays 2024.
New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1st
The first holiday in UAE 2024 is New Year’s Day! Since the new year in the UAE is falling on a Monday, UAE residents will get an extra day off!
Eid al Fitr Holiday
UAE Muslims celebrate two Eid yearly: Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. Eid Al Fitr 2024 in the UAE will mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Public Sector: Monday, April 8 – Sunday, April 12
The UAE government announced Eid Al Fitr to fall on Wednesday, April 10. The holidays will start on April 8 and end on Sunday, April 14. This means a nine-day, dreamy long weekend for the public sector!
Private Sector: April 8 – 3rd Shawwal
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) announced a paid Eid Al Fitr holiday for private sector employees from Monday, April 8 (29th Ramadan) until April 12 (3rd of Shawwal).
ARAFAH DAY: SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Eid Al Adha break starts with Arafa Day, which will fall on Saturday, June 15, 2024
Eid al Adha: Sunday, June 16 – Tuesday, June 18
Eid Al Adha is the next public holiday in the UAE in 2024. The day of Arafat will fall on Saturday, June 15. Hence, the Eid al Adha holidays will start the very next day and last until Tuesday, June 18.
During the holidays for Eid Al Adha 2024 in the UAE, you can explore some of the best resorts in the UAE!
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced the Eid Al Adha holiday break for the private sector from Saturday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 18.
Likewise, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) also declared holidays for Eid Al Adha 2024 in UAE from Saturday, June 15, until Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Islamic New Year: Sunday, July 7
The next UAE national holiday in 2024 will be the start of the Islamic New Year. The new Hijri Year (1446) will begin from Muharram 1 which is Sunday, July 7 in the Georgian calendar.
Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday: Sunday, September 15
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared Sunday, September 15, 2024, a paid public holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Eid Al Etihad: Monday, December 2 – Tuesday, December 3
The UAE observes its National Day in December and this year will be no different. The holiday is now recognised as Eid Al Etihad and will be observed on Monday, December 2nd, which means residents will enjoy Tuesday, December 3rd as UAE National Day holiday.
Another four-day break to make some holiday plans!
FAQS About UAE Public Holidays 2024
Can there be changes to these holidays?
Islamic holidays that follow the lunar calendar are subject to change depending on the moon sighting.
How does the UAE celebrate its National Day?
Every year, the United Arab Emirates commemorates the day of its formation as a free and independent country with great zeal and zest. Traditional UAE National Day celebrations include fireworks in several neighbourhoods and a light show at Burj Khalifa.
How can we spend these holidays in the UAE?
If you wish to spend these holidays with friends and family in the country, check out various fun things to do in Dubai. You can visit exciting eateries, fun beaches, parks and historic sites.
What are the UAE public holidays for 2025?
- New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
- Eid Al Fitr Shawwal: 1-3 (depends on moon sighting, potentially 4 days holiday)
- Arafat Day: Dhu Al Hijjah 9th
- Eid Al Adha: Dhu Al Hijjah 10th to 12th (3 days)
- Islamic New Year: Muharram 1st (Gregorian date to be confirmed)
- Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday: Rabi Al Awwal 12th (Gregorian date to be confirmed)
- Commemoration Day and UAE National Day: Tuesday, December 2nd – Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
And that wraps up our list of upcoming public holidays in the UAE for 2024! These holidays provide families a great chance to plan a holiday trip from Dubai and other emirates. Residents can also go on solo trips from Dubai to different countries. Now is the time to plan your vacations or staycations to get the best deals on flights, hotels and activities.
Remember that the dates for this list of holidays in the UAE may change throughout the year.
A lot will be happening around the city in the coming year. So, if you are searching for more fun things to do during the UAE holidays 2024, stay tuned to MyBayut for updates on the hottest events, activities and attractions!
