The official list of public holidays for the upcoming year was approved by the UAE Cabinet on Tuesday. Both the public and private sectors must adhere to this. A national list that is shared by both industries guarantees that workers receive the same amount of paid time off.
The whole list of holidays for this year is shown below, based on a government post. The approved holidays on the list are based on the Islamic Hijri calendar. The Gregorian dates that correspond to them will rely on moon sightings.
List of holidays for this year 2024:
New Year's Day: January 1, 2024
Eid Al Fitr: Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3, 1445 AH
Arafat Day: Dhu Al-Hijjah 9, 1445 AH
Eid Al Adha: Dhu Al-Hijjah 10 to 12, 1445 AH
Islamic New Year: Muharram 1, 1446 AH
Prophet's Birthday: Rabi' Al-Awwal 12, 1446 AH
UAE National Day: December 2 and 3, 2024
