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Every public holiday in GCC countries 2023

by Staff Writer
UAE
Abu Dhabi skyline in UAE.

Public holidays in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and across the GCC are a mixture of religious observances and days of national celebration and recognition.

The guide below shows the public holidays expected in the rest of 2023. It is intended as a guide only, exact dates and observances are subject to change depending on moon-sighting committees and Governments in each country.

UAE holidays
UAE public holidays in 2023

UAE public holidays in 2023

According to a post shared by the government in November, the following is the full list of holidays in the UAE for the rest of the year:

  • Arafat Day: Dhul Hijjah 9 (Expected June 27)
  • Eid Al Adha: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Expected June 28 June 30)
  • Hijri New Year: July 21
  • Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: September 29
  • National Day: December 2-3
Saudi public holidays
Saudi Arabia public holidays in 2023

Saudi Arabia public holidays in 2023

Public holidays in Saudi Arabia in 2023 represent a mixture of cultural and religious observances.

  • Arafat Day 2023: Dhul Hijjah 9 (Expected June 27)
  • Eid Al Adha 2023: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Expected June 28 to June 30)
  • Saudi Arabia National Day: September 23
Qatar public holidays in 2023
Qatar public holidays in 2023

Qatar public holidays in 2023

Public holidays in Qatar in 2023 represent a mixture of cultural and religious observances.

  • Arafat Day 2023: Dhul Hijjah 9 (Expected June 27)
  • Eid Al Adha 2023: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Expected June 28 to June 30)
  • National Day: December 18
Oman public holidays in 2023
Oman public holidays in 2023

Oman public holidays in 2023

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued a Royal Decree No 88/2022 specifying the days of official holidays for 2023.

  • Prophet’s birthday (12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal)
  • National Day (November 18-19)
  • Eid Al Adha 2023: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Expected June 27 June 30)
Bahrain public holidays in 2023
Bahrain public holidays in 2023

Bahrain public holidays in 2023

Public holidays in Bahrain in 2023 represent a mixture of cultural and religious observances.

  • Arafat Day 2023: Dhul Hijjah 9 (Expected June 27)
  • Eid Al Adha 2023: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Expected June 28 to June 30)
  • Hijri New Year: July 21
  • Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: September 29
  • National Day: December 16
Kuwait public holidays in 2023
Kuwait public holidays in 2023

Kuwait public holidays in 2023

Kuwait public holidays in 2023 have been announced, according to the state-run Kuwait News Agency.

  • Arafat Day 2023: Dhul Hijjah 9 (Expected June 27)
  • Eid Al Adha 2023: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Expected June 28 to June 30)
  • Hijri New Year: July 21
  • Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: September 29

When holidays fall on a weekend, Friday to Sunday depending on the country in question, employers may offer a day in lieu.