Public holidays in United Arab Emirates 2023

14 nationwide public holidays in 2023.

Nationwide holidays 2023

Long weekends and bridge days 2023

Based on nationwide holidays and the weekend in United Arab Emirates (Saturday and Sunday). Regional, local and group holidays are not included.

Long weekends

• Thu 20 Apr – Sun 23 Apr · 4 days off
  Eid al-Fitr Holiday, Eid al-Fitr
  Typically in Abu Dhabi: high 31°C (88°F), low 24°C (75°F), rain on 7% of days
• Tue 27 Jun – Sun 2 Jul · 6 days off
  Day of Arafah, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday
  Typically in Abu Dhabi: high 38°C (100°F), low 31°C (88°F), rain on 1% of days
• Fri 21 Jul – Sun 23 Jul · 3 days off
  Islamic New Year
  Typically in Abu Dhabi: high 39°C (102°F), low 33°C (91°F), rain on 1% of days
• Fri 29 Sep – Sun 1 Oct · 3 days off
  Prophet's Birthday
  Typically in Abu Dhabi: high 36°C (97°F), low 30°C (86°F), rain on 0% of days
• Fri 1 Dec – Sun 3 Dec · 3 days off
  Commemoration Day, National Day
  Typically in Abu Dhabi: high 27°C (81°F), low 23°C (73°F), rain on 1% of days
• Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan 2024 · 3 days off
  New Year's Day
  Typically in Abu Dhabi: high 25°C (77°F), low 20°C (68°F), rain on 10% of days

Bridge days

• Mon 26 Jun: take 1 day off, get 9 days in a row (Sat 24 Jun – Sun 2 Jul)
  Day of Arafah, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday
  Typically in Abu Dhabi: high 38°C (100°F), low 31°C (88°F), rain on 0% of days

Leave planner 2023

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2023 calendar

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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.