World - / Dec 4, 2025 - UAE public holidays 2026: Your guide to dates, extended weekends, and school holidays - In 2026, UAE residents can expect at least 12 public holidays, including opportunities for long weekends and family time. Key dates include New Year's Day, Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, Islamic New Year, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday, and National Day. While some dates are fixed, others follow the lunar calendar, with holidays occasionally shifted to create extended breaks.

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