When is The Next UAE Holiday after Eid al Adha?
Residents and nations will still have three more holidays to look forward to from now until the end of the year
Wondering when’s the next UAE holiday? Bazaar Arabia shares a list of the remaining confirmed dates in 2024 for public and private sector workers here.
With the Eid al Adha long weekend having come and gone, residents and nations wondering when the next UAE holiday will take place.
Bazaar Arabia shares a full list of public and private sector holidays, as confirmed by the UAE cabinet, here.
Why does the UAE celebrate Eid al Adha?
Eid al Adha is a time when muslims around the world commemorate their devotion to Abraham and the survival of Ishmael, his son.
Arafat Day marks the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage, the Islamic holiday falls on the ninth day of the Islamic month of Dhuʻl-Hijjah.
Pilgrims visiting Mecca flock to Arafat to pray during the occasion. Following Arafat Day (Jun 14-15 2024) Muslims across the world mark Eid Al Adha. The occasion known as the “Festival of Sacrifice” is marked on the 10th day of Dhuʻl-Hijjah.
It’s usually celebrated by sharing a meal with their family, friends, and those who are less fortunate. Overall, it’s a time for religious observance, feasting, and fostering a community spirit.
Do UAE public and private sector workers have the same holiday dates?
Back in November 2023 the UAE Cabinet approved 2024’s holiday dates for public and private sectors workers.
UAE Public Holidays 2024: The Full List For Public And Private Sector Holiday Days
Some public and private sector holiday dates are pending moon sightings.
New Year Day: 1 Day
Taking place annually on January 1, the first UAE public holiday of 2024 commemorated the arrival of the New Year.
Eid Al-Fitr 2024: 4 Days
The second UAE public and private sector holiday of 2024 was Eid Al Fitr—commencing on the 29th day of Ramadan until the 3rd day of Shawwal. Workers in both the public and private sector were granted a full five working days off, meaning many individuals were able to take nine days of leave.
(Interested in knowing more about Ramadan? From UAE working hours to guidelines for non-muslims living in the region, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia has created an extensive guide to Ramadan 2024.)
Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha: 4 Days
The UAE Cabinet has confirmed 4 days off in honour of Arafah day and the Feast of Sacrifice. It’s been confirmed that residents and nationals will have a long weekend with Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18 off work.
Islamic New Year
The fourth UAE holiday of 2024 will commemorate the Islamic New Year on Sunday, July 7.
Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) Birthday
Confirmed to take place on September 15, 2024 the fifth public holiday of the year celebrate Prophet Mohammad’s birthday.
National Day Long Weekend: 4 Days
Spanning a period of 4 days, the final public holiday of 2024 will take place around the first weekend in December. In commemoration of National Day, residents of the UAE will have the following days off: December 2-3, 2024. This usually constitutes a 4-day long weekend.
When is The Next UAE Holiday after Eid al Adha?
While the Islamic New Year and the Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) Birthday will fall on Sundays, meaning UAE residents and nationals will need to wait until closer to the date to find out if they might have a week date off work.
After that the next and last long weekend in 2024 will be the UAE’s National Day long weekend. Residents can likely expect a four-day week with Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3 off work. Specific dates for public and private sector will be confirmed closer to the first week of December.
Check back soon for more details.
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For more information, please visit the Official Portal of the UAE Government.
