The UAE public holidays 2027 are New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1; Eid al-Fitr from Tuesday, March 9 to Thursday, March 11; Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha from Saturday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 18; the Islamic New Year on Sunday, June 6; the Prophet’s Birthday on Saturday, August 14; and National Day on Thursday, December 2 and Friday, December 3. The Islamic dates are expected dates that the government confirms after the moon is sighted. This page lists every date with its day, the Eid break lengths, tips for Dubai and the other emirates, and a free printable UAE holidays 2027 calendar.
UAE Public Holidays 2027 at a glance
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| March 9 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) |
| March 10 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (expected) |
| March 11 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (expected) |
| May 15 | Saturday | Day of Arafah (expected) |
| May 16 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (expected) |
| May 17 | Monday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (expected) |
| May 18 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (expected) |
| June 6 | Sunday | Islamic New Year (expected) |
| August 14 | Saturday | Prophet’s Birthday (expected) |
| December 2 | Thursday | National Day |
| December 3 | Friday | National Day |
Islamic dates are calculated in advance and marked expected; the UAE Cabinet confirms the official holidays each year.
UAE public holidays 2027: printable calendars
Download a 2027 calendar with the UAE public holidays marked: a year at a glance and all 12 months on A4 with a Monday start, March with Eid al-Fitr and December with National Day. Each one is a ready-to-print UAE holidays 2027 calendar PDF, and you can print an A4 copy for the office, the school or the family fridge.
Long weekends in 2027
These holidays fall on a Monday or Friday, giving a three-day weekend: New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1); Eid al-Adha Holiday (Monday, May 17); National Day (Friday, December 3).
On a weekend in 2027: Day of Arafah (Saturday, May 15); Eid al-Adha (Sunday, May 16); Islamic New Year (Sunday, June 6); Prophet’s Birthday (Saturday, August 14).
About each holiday
- New Year’s Day: The first day of the year.
- Eid al-Fitr: The festival that ends the month of Ramadan.
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday: Part of the Eid al-Fitr public holiday.
- Day of Arafah: The day before Eid al-Adha, the high point of the Hajj pilgrimage.
- Eid al-Adha: The festival of sacrifice, at the end of the Hajj.
- Eid al-Adha Holiday: Part of the Eid al-Adha public holiday.
- Islamic New Year: The first day of Muharram, the start of the Hijri year.
- Prophet’s Birthday: Mawlid, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
- National Day: Marks the founding of the United Arab Emirates on December 2, 1971.
Eid holidays 2027 UAE: how long are the breaks?
The two Eids give the longest breaks of the UAE public holidays 2027 list. These lengths use the expected dates and the Saturday and Sunday weekend that federal government offices follow:
| Holiday | Expected dates | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, March 9 to Thursday, March 11 | 3, or 6 if you also take Friday, March 12 (Tuesday to Sunday) |
| Eid al-Adha | Saturday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 18 | 4, with the weekend and Monday and Tuesday holidays |
| National Day | Thursday, December 2 and Friday, December 3 | 4, with the weekend: Thursday to Sunday |
| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1 | 3: Friday to Sunday |
The UAE sometimes moves a holiday to a Friday or a Monday to give a longer weekend, so check the official announcement before you book travel. The government portal u.ae publishes the confirmed public holidays.
Why the UAE public holidays 2027 use expected Islamic dates
The UAE uses the Islamic (Hijri) calendar for religious holidays, so the UAE holidays 2027 for Eid and the new year move every year. A Hijri year has about 354 days, roughly 11 days fewer than the Gregorian year, so the same holiday moves about 11 days earlier each year. Months begin when the new crescent moon is sighted, so a date can change by a day. The comparison with 2028 at the end of this page shows the shift. Wikipedia’s Islamic calendar article explains how the months are counted, and its public holidays in the United Arab Emirates article lists the official days.
UAE public holidays 2027: working weeks, Ramadan hours and leave
- Weekend: federal government offices work Monday to Friday, with a shorter Friday, and have a Saturday and Sunday weekend. Many private companies follow the same pattern, but some use Friday and Saturday or a six-day week.
- Ramadan: expected from about February 8 to March 8, 2027. Working hours are shortened during Ramadan, usually by two hours a day, and restaurants and cafes change their daytime hours.
- Annual leave: after a year of service employees are entitled to 30 calendar days of annual leave a year under the UAE labor law, in addition to the public holidays. Check your contract for details.
- Working on a holiday: employees who work on a public holiday should receive a replacement day off or extra pay, depending on the law and the contract.
Dubai public holidays 2027 and the other emirates
The Dubai public holidays 2027 are the same as the UAE public holidays 2027 for the rest of the country, and so do Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other emirates. Government departments, free zones, schools and the private sector sometimes announce their own arrangements, such as an extra day around Eid, so read the notice from your employer or school. Banks and government offices close on the public holidays, while malls, restaurants and tourist attractions are normally open, often with longer hours.
UAE public holidays 2027 compared with 2028
Because the Islamic holidays move earlier every year, the 2028 list looks quite different from 2027. New Year’s Day 2028 falls on a Saturday, and National Day falls on a weekend, so check whether a compensating day is announced.
| Holiday | 2027 (expected) | 2028 (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, March 9 | Saturday, February 26 |
| Day of Arafah | Saturday, May 15 | Thursday, May 4 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sunday, May 16 | Friday, May 5 |
| Islamic New Year | Sunday, June 6 | Thursday, May 25 |
| Prophet’s Birthday | Saturday, August 14 | Thursday, August 3 |
| National Day | December 2 and 3 (fixed) | December 2 and 3 (fixed) |
UAE holidays 2027 calendar: print it with these dates
The calendar maker below opens with the UAE public holidays for 2027 already marked. Switch between a year at a glance, one page per month or a single month; add another country’s holidays or a festival calendar on top, turn on moon phases, and download a free PDF for US Letter, A4 or A5.
UAE public holidays 2027: frequently asked questions
How many UAE public holidays 2027 are there?
This list has 12 holiday dates in 2027: New Year’s Day, three days of Eid al-Fitr, four days around Eid al-Adha, the Islamic New Year, the Prophet’s Birthday and two days of National Day.
Eid holidays 2027 UAE: which dates are expected?
The first is Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, March 9, and the second is Eid al-Adha on Sunday, May 16, both expected dates.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in the UAE?
Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, with holidays on March 10 and 11. The date depends on the moon sighting at the end of Ramadan.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in the UAE?
Eid al-Adha is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027. The Day of Arafah is Saturday, May 15, and the holidays continue on May 17 and 18.
When is UAE National Day 2027?
National Day is on December 2, 2027, a Thursday, with the holiday also on Friday, December 3.
When does Ramadan start in 2027?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around Monday, February 8 and end around March 8, before Eid al-Fitr.
Are the Islamic New Year and the Prophet’s Birthday holidays in 2027?
Yes. They are expected on Sunday, June 6 and Saturday, August 14, which are both weekend days in 2027, so check whether a replacement day is announced.
Do private companies follow the UAE public holidays 2027?
Yes. Public holidays apply to the private sector as well as the government, although the exact dates are announced each year.
Why are some dates marked expected?
They follow the lunar calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so the official date can move by a day.
Is the UAE holidays 2027 calendar free to print?
Yes. Every calendar on this page is free to print, with no sign-up.
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