United Arab Emirates Public Holidays in 2016
United Arab Emirates has a total of 19 holidays in 2016. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Friday, January 1, 2016 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| March Equinox |
Sunday, March 20, 2016 | March Equinox in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) |
| Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
Thursday, May 5, 2016 | Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned. |
| Ramadan Start |
Monday, June 6, 2016 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 20, 2016 | June Solstice in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
Saturday, July 9, 2016 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| Hajj season begins |
Sunday, September 4, 2016 | Hajj season begins is a observance in United Arab Emirates |
| Arafat (Hajj) Day |
Saturday, September 10, 2016 | Arafat (Hajj) Day is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) |
Sunday, September 11, 2016 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday |
Monday, September 12, 2016 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| Eid al-Adha public sector |
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 | Eid al-Adha public sector is a public sector holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| September Equinox |
Thursday, September 22, 2016 | September Equinox in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) |
| Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
Sunday, October 2, 2016 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| Commemoration Day |
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | Commemoration Day is a observance in United Arab Emirates |
| National Day |
Friday, December 2, 2016 | National Day is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates |
| Mouloud |
Sunday, December 11, 2016 | Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| December Solstice |
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 | December Solstice in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) |
| New Year's Eve |
Saturday, December 31, 2016 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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