Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates Government announced official holidays for the public and private sectors for the years 2019. The Cabinet granted equal leaves (14 days) sectors. This decision aims to achieve a balance between the two sectors in the number of official holidays they are entitled to.
2019 Holidays
| Date | English | Arabic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Ra's as-Sana al-meladiah | رأس السنة الميلادية |
| Ramadan 29 - 3 Shawal | Eid Al Fitr End of Ramadan | Eid Al-Fitr | عيد الفطر |
| Dhu Hijah 9 | Day of Arafah | Waqfat Arafah | وقفة عرفة |
| Dhu Hijah 10-12 | Day of the Sacrifice | Eid Al-Adha | عيد الأضحى |
| Muharram 1 | Islamic New Year | Ra's as-Sana al-Hijria | رأس السنة الهجرية |
| November 30 | Commemoration Day | Yawm Al Shaheed | يوم الشهيد |
| December 2 and 3 | National Day | Yawm al Watani | اليوم الوطني |
- For Eid Al-Fitr, Day of Arafah, Eid Al-Adha and Islamic New Year are determined by Moon Sighting.
See also
- Islamic calendar - for further expansion on the months and days identified above
