United Arab Emirates has a total of 21 holidays in 2023. 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
Sunday, January 1, 2023 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension)
Saturday, February 18, 2023 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.
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2023 March Equinox in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
Ramadan Start
Thursday, March 23, 2023 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Thursday, April 20, 2023 Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
Eid al-Fitr
Friday, April 21, 2023 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, April 22, 2023 Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
Hajj season begins
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Hajj season begins is a observance in United Arab Emirates
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 June Solstice in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
Arafat (Hajj) Day
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Arafat (Hajj) Day is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 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
Thursday, June 29, 2023 Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
Friday, July 21, 2023 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox
Saturday, September 23, 2023 September Equinox in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
Mouloud
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Mouloud Holiday
Friday, September 29, 2023 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Commemoration Day
Thursday, November 30, 2023 Commemoration Day is a observance in United Arab Emirates
National Day
Saturday, December 2, 2023 National Day is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
National Day Holiday
Sunday, December 3, 2023 National Day Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
December Solstice
Friday, December 22, 2023 December Solstice in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
New Year's Eve
Sunday, December 31, 2023 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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