The realLaw team has prepared a Calendar of holidays in the UAE with preliminary dates for 2026.
Below you can find the expected holidays in the UAE in 2026 to plan your work schedule.
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Ramadan (expected) |
| March 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) |
| March 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) |
| March 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Arafat Day (expected) |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (expected) |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (expected) |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha (expected) |
| June 16 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year (expected) |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (expected) |
| December 2 | Wednesday | National Day of the UAE |
| December 3 | Thursday | National Day of the UAE |
Note: Islamic holidays are tentative and may shift based on lunar observations. Exact dates are announced 1–2 days in advance.