Planning your annual leave already? Here’s a look at the predicted UAE public holidays 2027 dates

With a new year comes a fresh calendar of public holidays. Here’s a look at the predicted UAE public holidays 2027, so you can start planning your annual leave and making the most of next year’s long weekends.

While the official dates will only be confirmed closer to each occasion, many public holidays can be estimated using the Islamic calendar. Keep in mind that Islamic holidays depend on the sighting of the moon, so the final dates may change by a day.

Here’s what the 2027 calendar is expected to look like.

New Year’s Day

Expected holiday: Friday January 1

The first public holiday of the year is expected to fall on a Friday, giving residents a three-day weekend to kick off 2027.

Eid Al Fitr

Expected holiday: Wednesday March 10 to Friday March 12

Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is expected to bring a three-day break if Ramadan lasts 30 days. As always, the exact dates will depend on the moon sighting.

Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha

Arafat Day: Saturday May 15
Eid Al Adha: Sunday May 16 to Tuesday May 18

One of the longest public holidays of the year, Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha are expected to create a four-day break, with Arafat Day followed by three days of Eid celebrations.

Islamic New Year

Expected holiday: Monday June 7

The Islamic New Year is expected to fall on Sunday June 6, with the public holiday likely to be observed on Monday June 7, creating another long weekend.

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The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH)

Expected holiday: Monday August 16

The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH) is expected to fall on Sunday August 15, with the public holiday likely to move to Monday August 16.

Eid Al Etihad (National Day)

Expected holiday: Thursday December 2 and Friday December 3

The final public holiday of the year is expected to fall on a Thursday and Friday, giving residents another long weekend to round off 2027.

Predicted UAE public holiday dates for 2027

  • New Year’s Day: Friday January 1
  • Eid Al Fitr: Wednesday March 10 to Friday March 12*
  • Arafat Day: Saturday May 15
  • Eid Al Adha: Sunday May 16 to Tuesday May 18
  • Islamic New Year: Monday June 7
  • The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH): Monday August 16
  • Eid Al Etihad (National Day): Thursday December 2 and Friday December 3

*Dates are predictions based on astronomical calculations and the Islamic calendar. Official UAE public holiday dates will be confirmed closer to each occasion following the sighting of the moon.