Vacations ahead! List of UAE public holidays for 2025
- Officially Confirmed UAE Public Holidays for 2025
- UAE Public Holidays 2025 Predicted Dates
- UAE Public Holidays 2025 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 2025.
Officially Confirmed UAE Public Holidays for 2025
Get ready for a holiday-filled 2025 in the UAE! With at least 12 public holidays confirmed, and a potential extra day off if Ramadan stretches to 30 days, it’s shaping up to be a great year for relaxation. The early announcement, made in May 2024, introduced a new resolution that allows for flexible holiday scheduling. This means that if a public holiday falls on a weekend, an extra day off may be granted on the adjacent Friday or Monday.
Keeping this in mind, here’s a quick overview of the official UAE public holidays 2025 calendar:
- New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1
- 30th Ramadan: If Ramadan is a 30-day month
- Eid Al-Fitr: 1 to 3 Shawwal
- 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: 2 and 3 December
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 2025 and check back for the confirmed dates!
UAE Public Holidays 2025 Predicted Dates
Even though some of the dates are not yet officially confirmed, you can confidently plan your vacations around these dates:
- New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1
- Eid Al Fitr: Monday, March 31 – Wednesday, April 2
- Arafat Day: Friday, May 30
- Eid Al Adha: Saturday, May 31 – Monday, June 2
- Islamic New Year: Friday, June 27
- The Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday: Monday, September 1
- National Day: Tuesday, December 2 – Wednesday, December 3
UAE Public Holidays 2025 Details
Let’s now take a closer look into the details of the UAE public holidays 2025.
New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1st
The first holiday in UAE 2025 is New Year’s Day! Since the new year in the UAE is falling on a Wednesday, UAE residents will get a day off!
Eid al Fitr Holiday
UAE Muslims celebrate two Eid yearly: Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. Eid Al Fitr 2025 in the UAE will mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
For now, we only have dates confirmed (still subject to moonsighting), which are from Monday, March 31 to Wednesday, April 2. There is no information on whether the government will declare the whole week as a holiday.
Arafah Day: Friday, May 30
Eid Al Adha break starts with Arafa Day, which will fall on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Eid al Adha: Saturday, May 31 – Monday, June 2
Eid Al Adha is the next public holiday in the UAE in 2025. The day of Arafat will fall on Friday, May 30. Hence, the Eid al Adha holidays will start the very next day and last until Monday, June 2.
During the holidays for Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE, you can explore some of UAE’s best resorts!
Islamic New Year: Friday, June 27
The next UAE national holiday in 2025 will be the start of the Islamic New Year. The new Hijri Year (1447) will begin on Muharram 1, which is Friday, June 27, in the Georgian calendar.
Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday: Monday, September 1
The next public holiday UAE 2025 is expected to fall on Monday, September 1, 2025, to mark 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 Tuesday, December 2nd. This means residents will enjoy Wednesday, December 3rd, as the UAE National Day holiday.
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.
And that wraps up our list of upcoming public holidays UAE 2025! 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 2025, stay tuned to MyBayut for updates on the hottest events, activities and attractions!
