Plan ahead
UAE Public Holidays (2025)
Dates may shift based on lunar sightings; always cross-check closer to each holiday.
| Holiday | Dates (2025) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2025 | Federal public holiday. Government and most private offices are closed. |
| Eid Al Fitr | Likely 30 March – 2 April 2025 (to be confirmed) | End of Ramadan. Expect 4–5 days of public holidays depending on moon sighting. |
| Eid Al Adha | Likely 6–9 June 2025 (to be confirmed) | Includes Arafat Day and three days of Eid. Travel and public offices pause. |
| Islamic New Year | 28 June 2025 (1 Muharram 1447) | One-day public holiday. Exact date follows the lunar calendar. |
| Commemoration Day | 1 December 2025 | Honors the UAE’s fallen heroes. Usually combined with National Day weekend. |
| National Day | 2–3 December 2025 | Marks the union of the Emirates. Expect parades, fireworks, and long weekend. |
*Islamic holidays follow the Hijri calendar. Final dates will be confirmed by official UAE announcements closer to each event.