The UAE Cabinet has announced the national holidays for both the public and private sector for the years 2021 and 2022.
Holidays announced for 2021:
1 January: New Year
29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal: Eid Al Fitr
9 Zul Hijjah: Arafah Day
10,11,12 Zul Hijjah: Eid Al Adha
12 August : Islamic New Year
21 October: Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday
1 December: Commemoration Day
2 and 3 December: National Day
Holidays for year 2022:
1 January: New Year
29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal: Eid Al Fitr
9 Zul Hijjah: Arafah Day
10,11,12 Zul Hijjah: Eid Al Adha
30 July: Islamic New Year
8 October: Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday
1 December: Commemoration Day
2 and 3 December: UAE National Day
