United Arab Emirates Public Holidays in 2023
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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