Public holidays include days of religious and national importance in the UAE.
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Holiday
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Date as per Gregorian calendar
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Date as per Islamic year
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No. of days off
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Gregorian New Year's Day
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1 January
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Not applicable
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1 day
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Eid Al Fitr*
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Not applicable
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From 29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal
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4 days for public sector
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Arafat Day* and Eid Al Adha –
Feast of Sacrifice*
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Not applicable
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9 -12 Dhu al Hijjah
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4 days
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Al Hijri - Islamic New Year*
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30 July
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1 Muharram
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1 day
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The Prophet's Mohammed birthday
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8 October
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12 Rabi al Awwal
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1 day
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Commemoration Day
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01 December
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Not applicable
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1 day
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National Day
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02-03 December
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Not applicable
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2 days for public sector
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* Note: Islamic holidays are determined according to moon sighting.