Following the Islamic New Year, several more public holidays in the UAE are anticipated for 2024. The UAE Cabinet confirmed 14 public holidays for both public and private sectors this year.
Upcoming Public Holidays:
The next holiday on the calendar is the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, which is expected to fall on Sunday, September 15, though this date could change.
- Commemoration Day: Sunday, December 1
- National Day Holidays: Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3
- These dates provide an extended weekend for residents.
Holidays Earlier This Year:
- Eid Al Fitr: A nine-day break
- Eid Al Adha: A five-day holiday
Confirmed UAE Public Holidays in 2024:
- Monday, January 1: New Year’s Day
- Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3: Eid Al-Fitr
- Dhu Al Hijjah 9: Arafat Day
- Dhu Al Hijjah 10 to 12: Eid Al-Adha
- Muharram 1: Islamic New Year
- Rabi’ Al-Awwal 12: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday
- Monday, December 2: National Day
- Tuesday, December 3: National Day holiday
Despite official confirmations, exact dates for some holidays are subject to moon sightings, affecting the final schedule.
Predicted Dates for UAE Public Holidays in 2024:
- Monday, January 1: New Year’s Day (confirmed)
- Monday, April 8: Eid Al Fitr holiday (confirmed)
- Tuesday, April 9: Eid Al Fitr holiday (confirmed)
- Wednesday, April 10: First day of Eid Al Fitr (confirmed)
- Thursday, April 11: Eid Al Fitr holiday (confirmed)
- Friday, April 12: Eid Al Fitr holiday (confirmed)
- Saturday, June 15: Arafat Day (confirmed)
- Sunday, June 16: Eid al Adha holiday (confirmed)
- Monday, June 17: Eid al Adha holiday (confirmed)
- Tuesday, June 18: Eid Al Adha holiday (confirmed)
- Sunday, July 7: Islamic New Year (confirmed)
- Sunday, September 15: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday
- Monday, December 2: National Day
- Tuesday, December 3: National Day holiday
Following Ramadan from Monday, March 11 to Tuesday, April 9, UAE residents enjoyed a nine-day holiday from Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12, including weekends.
Eid Al Adha Recap:
Eid Al Adha dates were officially observed starting from Arafat Day on Saturday, June 15, with a four-day holiday until Tuesday, June 18.
Islamic New Year fell on Sunday, July 7, without an additional day off for the private sector.
Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday:
Expected to fall on Sunday, September 15, the confirmation of a working day holiday is pending.
- Commemoration Day: Expected on Sunday, December 1
- National Day: Public holidays on Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3, providing another extended weekend.
Plan your diary accordingly and make the most of the upcoming holidays!
