UAE Public Holidays in 2018

Occasion Gregorian Year Hijri Year Holiday

Duration
2018 1439

New Year 1 Jan 1

Israa & Miaraj Night* 13 April 27 Rajab 1

Ramadan expected to begin* 16 May 1 Ramadan -

Eid Al Fitr* 14 Jun 1 Shawwal 3

Hajj season* 12 Aug 1 Dhu Al-Hijjah -

Arafat Day* 20 Aug 9 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1

Eid Al Adha* 21 Aug 10 Dhu Al-Hijjah 3

Hijri New Year's Day* 11 Sep 1 Muharram 1440 1

Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday* 19 Nov 12 Rabi' Al-Awwal 1

Martyr's Day 30 Nov 1

UAE National Day 2/3 Dec 2

* The above dates are tentative and subject to moon sighting – Official announcement of these PHs will 
be made close to effective date by the UAE official authorities