Best days to take off in the United Arab Emirates in 2026

Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates in 2026

2 of these fall on a weekend in 2026.

Long weekends in the United Arab Emirates in 2026

• Fri 16 Jan to Sun 18 Jan, 3 days: Laylat al-Mi'raj
• Fri 20 Mar to Sun 22 Mar, 3 days: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
• Wed 27 May to Sun 31 May, 5 days: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Best bridge days to book in 2026

A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Booking it joins them into one long break.

1. Book Fri 2 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan, around New Year's Day.
2. Book Thu 15 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 15 Jan to Sun 18 Jan, around Laylat al-Mi'raj.
3. Book Mon 16 Feb and Tue 17 Feb (2 days) for 5 days off, Sat 14 Feb to Wed 18 Feb, around First day of Ramadan.
4. Book Thu 19 Mar (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 19 Mar to Sun 22 Mar, around End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
5. Book Tue 26 May (1 day) for 6 days off, Tue 26 May to Sun 31 May, around Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha).
6. Book Mon 15 Jun (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 13 Jun to Tue 16 Jun, around Islamic New Year.
7. Book Mon 24 Aug (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 22 Aug to Tue 25 Aug, around Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid).
8. Book Mon 30 Nov and Tue 1 Dec (2 days) for 5 days off, Sat 28 Nov to Wed 2 Dec, around National Day.

How many days off can you get in 2026?

A plan for 20 days of leave in 2026

20 days of leave become 52 days off, in 8 breaks of at least five days.

1. Thu 1 Jan to Mon 5 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 2 Jan, Mon 5 Jan)
2. Sat 10 Jan to Sun 18 Jan: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 12 Jan, Tue 13 Jan, Wed 14 Jan, Thu 15 Jan)
3. Sat 14 Feb to Wed 18 Feb: 5 days off for 2 booked (Mon 16 Feb, Tue 17 Feb)
4. Sat 14 Mar to Sun 22 Mar: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 16 Mar, Tue 17 Mar, Wed 18 Mar, Thu 19 Mar)
5. Sat 23 May to Sun 31 May: 9 days off for 2 booked (Mon 25 May, Tue 26 May)
6. Fri 12 Jun to Tue 16 Jun: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 12 Jun, Mon 15 Jun)
7. Fri 21 Aug to Tue 25 Aug: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 21 Aug, Mon 24 Aug)
8. Sat 28 Nov to Wed 2 Dec: 5 days off for 2 booked (Mon 30 Nov, Tue 1 Dec)

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Questions about 2026 in United Arab Emirates

How many public holidays does the United Arab Emirates have in 2026?

The United Arab Emirates has 12 public holidays in 2026, and 2 of them fall on a weekend.

When are the long weekends in the United Arab Emirates in 2026?

Without booking any leave: Fri 16 Jan to Sun 18 Jan (Laylat al-Mi'raj), Fri 20 Mar to Sun 22 Mar (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)) and Wed 27 May to Sun 31 May (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)).

What are the best days to take off in the United Arab Emirates in 2026?

Book Tue 26 May to get 6 days off, from Tue 26 May to Sun 31 May. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 52 days off across 8 breaks.