National holidays of United Arab Emirates in 2018
This page contains a calendar of all 2018 public holidays for United Arab Emirates. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Jan. 1, 2018 | New Year's Day | |
| Monday | Jan. 1, 2018 | New Year's Day | |
| Tuesday | March 20, 2018 | March Equinox | |
| Friday | April 13, 2018 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | |
| Saturday | April 14, 2018 | Israa & Miaraj Night | |
| Wednesday | May 16, 2018 | Ramadan Start | |
| Thursday | June 14, 2018 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Public sector |
| Thursday | June 14, 2018 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday 1 | |
| Friday | June 15, 2018 | Eid al-Fitr | |
| Friday | June 15, 2018 | Eid Al Fitr | Date subject to moon sighting |
| Saturday | June 16, 2018 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday 2 | |
| Saturday | June 16, 2018 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | |
| Sunday | June 17, 2018 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Public sector |
| Thursday | June 21, 2018 | June Solstice | |
| Monday | Aug. 13, 2018 | Hajj season begins | |
| Sunday | Aug. 19, 2018 | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Public sector |
| Monday | Aug. 20, 2018 | Arafat (Hajj) Day | |
| Monday | Aug. 20, 2018 | Arafat (Haj) Day | |
| Tuesday | Aug. 21, 2018 | Eid Al Adha | |
| Tuesday | Aug. 21, 2018 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 22, 2018 | Eid al-Adha Holiday 1 | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 22, 2018 | Eid Al Adha Holiday | |
| Thursday | Aug. 23, 2018 | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Public sector |
| Thursday | Aug. 23, 2018 | Eid al-Adha Holiday 2 | |
| Thursday | Sept. 13, 2018 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | |
| Thursday | Sept. 13, 2018 | Hijri New Years Day | Islamic New Year |
| Sunday | Sept. 23, 2018 | September Equinox | |
| Sunday | Nov. 18, 2018 | Prophet Mohammed's Birthday | Date subject to moon sighting |
| Sunday | Nov. 18, 2018 | Mouloud Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Nov. 20, 2018 | Mouloud | |
| Friday | Nov. 30, 2018 | Martyrs' Day | |
| Friday | Nov. 30, 2018 | Commemoration Day | |
| Sunday | Dec. 2, 2018 | UAE National Day | |
| Sunday | Dec. 2, 2018 | National Day | |
| Monday | Dec. 3, 2018 | National Day Holiday | |
| Monday | Dec. 3, 2018 | UAE National Day Holiday | |
| Saturday | Dec. 22, 2018 | December Solstice | |
| Monday | Dec. 31, 2018 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays
- United Arab Emirates public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries