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Public Holidays in UAE 2022
| Date | Day | No. of Days | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Saturday | 1 | New Year’s Day |
| 1 May | Sunday | 3 | Eid Al Fitr |
| 8 July | Friday | 1 | Arafat Day |
| 9 July | Saturday | 3 | Eid Al Adha |
| 31 July | Sunday | 1 | Islamic New Year |
| 9 October | Sunday | 1 | The Prophet’s Birthday |
| 1 December | Thursday | 1 | Commemoration Day |
| 2 December | Friday | 2 | UAE National Day |
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon, and the dates given above are approximations. Therefore, the dates of the holidays are subject to change, and we cannot guarantee their complete accuracy. Also, the number of days of holiday is based on expected days off for the private sector.
