UAE Public and Private Sectors Holidays Announced

According to an official Twitter post, here is the full list of holidays for 2021:

Last Reviewed: April 2026 | Sources: DrJobPro Hiring Data Q1 2026.

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January 1: New Year

Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3: Eid Al Fitr

Zul Hijjah 9: Arafah Day

Zul Hijjah 10 to 12: Eid Al Adha

August 12: Islamic New Year

October 21: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday

December 1: Commemoration Day

December 2 and 3: UAE National Day

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