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United Arab Emirates (UAE) : complete schedule of public and bank holidays, closure of banks and stock exchanges, school vacations, trade fairs, cultural and sporting events, festivals, carnivals, election during the next 3 months

  • Currency: Dirham (AED)
  • Internet extension: .ae - Telephone code: +971 - International dialing code: 00- GMT offset: +4 (DST: no)
    Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman
  • Weekend: Saturday & Sunday
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    Monday june 19, 2023Hadj Seasoncards/flowers
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    Monday june 26, 2023End of school yearSchool holidays
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    Tuesday june 27, 2023Dry nightSpecial Events
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    Tuesday june 27, 2023Mount Arafat DaySecular holiday
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    Wednesday june 28, 2023Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Thursday june 29, 2023Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Friday june 30, 2023Civil Servants holidayMuslim, Sufi
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    Wednesday july 19, 2023El am Hejir New Year (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Sunday august 6, 2023Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Accession DaySpecial Events
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    Monday august 28, 2023Beginning of school yearSchool holidays
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    Wednesday september 27, 2023Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Monday october 16, 2023GitexTradeshows
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    Friday october 20, 2023Mid-term holiday (beginning)School holidays
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    Monday october 30, 2023Mid-term holiday (end)School holidays
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    Thursday november 2, 2023Flag DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Thursday november 9, 2023Dubai International RallySports events
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    Sunday november 12, 2023Deepavali/Dipabalicards/flowers
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    Monday november 13, 2023The Dubai AirshowTradeshows
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    Sunday november 26, 2023F1 Grand PrixSports events
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    Thursday november 30, 2023COP28Events, celebrations...
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    Thursday november 30, 2023COP 28Tradeshows
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    Thursday november 30, 2023Commemoration DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Thursday november 30, 2023Martyrs' DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Friday december 1, 2023Commemoration DaySecular holiday
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    Saturday december 2, 2023National DayNational Day
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    Sunday december 3, 2023National DayNational Day
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    Friday december 8, 2023Winter holiday (beginning)School holidays
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    Thursday december 28, 2023World Tennis championshipsSports events
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    Saturday december 30, 2023New Year's EveSecular holiday
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    Hadj Season

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    Monday june 19, 2023
    cards/flowers : The word Hajj means to intend a journey , which connotes both the outward act of a journey and the inward act of intentions. It is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and can support their family during their absence. It is one of the five pillars of Islam, alongside Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, and Sawm. The gathering during Hajj is considered the largest annual gathering of people in the world. The state of being physically and financially capable of performing the Hajj is called istita'ah, and a Muslim who fulfills this condition is called a mustati.

    End of school year

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    Monday june 26, 2023
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    Dry night

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    Tuesday june 27, 2023
    Special Events : No alcohol served in shops, hotels, restaurants

    Mount Arafat Day

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    Tuesday june 27, 2023
    Secular holiday : Commemorates the day the Prophet Abraham took his son Ishmael out into the wilderness to sacrifice him to God. As he raised the knife to take his only son's life in obedience to God's command, his hand was stopped and the Lord provided a ram in Ishmael's place.

    Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Wednesday june 28, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi : Also written Id al'Adha (or Eid Al-Adha) is the Feast of the Sacrifice , the second main celebration of Islam. It takes place on the tenth day of the twelfth -- last month of the Islamic calendar and celebrates Abraham's (also written Ibrahim) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims make their annual pilgrimage, or the Hajj , to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia. The Prophet Muhammad called Eid Al-Adha the best day of the year, since it is the last and biggest day of the annual pilgrimage.

    Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Thursday june 29, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi : Also written Id al'Adha (or Eid Al-Adha) is the Feast of the Sacrifice , the second main celebration of Islam. It takes place on the tenth day of the twelfth -- last month of the Islamic calendar and celebrates Abraham's (also written Ibrahim) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims make their annual pilgrimage, or the Hajj , to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia. The Prophet Muhammad called Eid Al-Adha the best day of the year, since it is the last and biggest day of the annual pilgrimage.

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Friday june 30, 2023
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    El am Hejir New Year (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Wednesday july 19, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :

    Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Accession Day

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    Sunday august 6, 2023
    Special Events : As the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the UAE for over 30 years (1971-2004), Sheikh Zayed was the main architect of the unification of the seven United Arab Emirates.

    Beginning of school year

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    Monday august 28, 2023
    School holidays :

    Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Wednesday september 27, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :

    Gitex

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    Monday october 16, 2023
    Tradeshows : Lasts 1 week - www.gitex.com in Abu Dhabi 2023 edition confirmed

    Mid-term holiday (beginning)

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    Friday october 20, 2023
    School holidays :

    Mid-term holiday (end)

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    Monday october 30, 2023
    School holidays :

    Flag Day

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    Thursday november 2, 2023
    Culture : The day is a national campaign that was launched in 2013 by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, to honour the country’s past, present and future

    Dubai International Rally

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    Thursday november 9, 2023
    Sports events : Http://dubaiinternationalbaja.com/ on a course on the outskirts of Dubai, with forays into the neighbouring emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah - lasts 2 days 2023 edition confirmed

    Deepavali/Dipabali

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    Sunday november 12, 2023
    cards/flowers : The Light festival starts with festivities. The week celebrates 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (new year), 5.Bhai-beej. The Vai cast is mainly concerned. May last several days.

    The Dubai Airshow

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    Monday november 13, 2023
    Tradeshows : Https://www.dubaiairshow.aero/ 2023 edition confirmed

    F1 Grand Prix

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    Sunday november 26, 2023
    Sports events : Www.formula1.com in Abu Dhabi 2023 edition confirmed - Yas Marina Circuit

    COP28

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    Thursday november 30, 2023
    Culture : lasts 2 weeks - in Expo City Dubai

    COP 28

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    Thursday november 30, 2023
    Tradeshows : Global Climate Summit in Dubai 2023 edition confirmed

    Commemoration Day

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    Thursday november 30, 2023
    Culture : The UAE flag will be raised at half-mast at 8am on the day. A minute of silence will then be held at 11.30am, followed by the raising of the UAE flag and the national anthem to honour Emiratis who have died in the line of duty

    Martyrs' Day

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    Thursday november 30, 2023
    Culture : Marking the sacrifice of those who have died in the line of duty for the UAE.

    Commemoration Day

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    Friday december 1, 2023
    Secular holiday : To recognise the dedication and sacrifices of the UAE’s military and civilian service people, and to honour those who lost their lives while serving the country.

    National Day

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    Saturday december 2, 2023
    Secular holiday : Union of the 7 Trucial States in 1971

    National Day

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    Sunday december 3, 2023
    Secular holiday : Union of the 7 Trucial States in 1971

    Winter holiday (beginning)

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    Friday december 8, 2023
    School holidays :

    World Tennis championships

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    Thursday december 28, 2023
    Sports events : Mubadala World Tennis Championship

    New Year's Eve

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    Saturday december 30, 2023
    Secular holiday :