UAE holiday dates for 2019 revealed

With 2019 fast approaching, the expected dates for the UAE’s public holidays have been revealed.

The UAE government website lists all the public holidays for 2019, although the actual dates for the Islamic occasions will depend on moon sightings. 

Next year, Ramadan is anticipated to begin at the start of May, with Eid Al Fitr – the first holiday after New Year – expected to fall in the beginning of April.

With Eid Al Adha forecast to fall on a Monday in August, UAE residents could expect a long weekend.

A full list of the public holidays with the expected number of days off is seen below. Islamic holidays are subject to change as moon sightings might suggest different dates.  

Tuesday, January 1	New Year’s Day	1 day
Wednesday, April 3 (based on moon-sighting)	Isra’a Wal Mi’raj (Prophet’s Ascension)	1 day
Tuesday, June 4  (based on moon-sighting)	Eid Al-Fitr	3 days for public sector 2 days for private sector
Saturday, August 10  (based on moon-sighting)	Arafat (Haj) Day	1 day
Sunday, August 11  (based on moon-sighting)	Eid Al-Adha	3 days for public sector 2 days for private sector
Saturday, August 31  (based on moon-sighting)	Al Hijri (Islamic New Year)	1 day
Sunday, November 9  (based on moon-sighting)	Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday	1 day
Saturday, November 30	UAE Commemoration Day	1 day
Monday, December 2	UAE National Day	2 days for public sector 1 day for private sector