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January
01
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
16
Friday
Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension)
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
01/16/2026
16
Friday
Leilat al-Meiraj
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
01/16/2026
February
18
Wednesday
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
02/18/2026
March
20
Friday
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
03/20/2026
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
03/20/2026
21
Saturday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
03/21/2026
22
Sunday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
03/22/2026
May
18
Monday
Hajj season begins
Hajj season begins is a observance in United Arab Emirates
05/18/2026
26
Tuesday
Arafat (Hajj) Day
Arafat (Hajj) Day is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
05/26/2026
27
Wednesday
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
05/27/2026
27
Wednesday
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
05/27/2026
28
Thursday
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
05/28/2026
June
17
Wednesday
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
06/17/2026
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
06/21/2026
August
26
Wednesday
Mouloud
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
08/26/2026
September
23
Wednesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
09/23/2026
November
30
Monday
Commemoration Day
Commemoration Day is a observance in United Arab Emirates
11/30/2026
December
02
Wednesday
National Day
National Day is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
12/02/2026
03
Thursday
National Day Holiday
National Day Holiday is a national holiday in United Arab Emirates
12/03/2026
22
Tuesday
December Solstice
December Solstice in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
12/22/2026
31
Thursday
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
12/31/2026