UAE public and private sector employees can expect a few holidays this year on account of various occasions including Eid Al Adha, Islamic New Year and National Day. Here are the upcoming public holidays scheduled for 2023.
Eid Al Adha is predicted to fall in the month of June with a three-day expected holiday on June 28, 29 and 30. Prior to the three-day scheduled Eid holiday, a day off has been announced for Aarafat Day on June 27. Falling in line with the UAE weekend, this would give residents up to a six-day break.
Expected dates have been announced to give residents a chance to plan ahead, Arabian Business reported.
UAE public holidays 2023
- June 27: Arafat Day (subject to moon sighting)
- June 28 to 30: Eid Al Adha (subject to moon sighting)
- July 21: Islamic New Year
- September 29: Prophet Mohammed’s birthday
- December 2 and 3: UAE National Day
All official announcements regarding the expected holidays are pending based on the sighting of the moon by the UAE moon-sighting committee.
