National holidays of United Arab Emirates in 2019

This page contains a calendar of all 2019 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
Tuesday Jan. 1, 2019 New Year's Day
Tuesday Feb. 5, 2019 Papal Visit Day
Thursday March 21, 2019 March Equinox
Wednesday April 3, 2019 Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension)
Monday May 6, 2019 Ramadan Start
Monday June 3, 2019 Eid al-Fitr Holiday 1
Tuesday June 4, 2019 Eid al-Fitr
Wednesday June 5, 2019 Eid al-Fitr Holiday 2
Thursday June 6, 2019 Eid al-Fitr Holiday 3
Friday June 21, 2019 June Solstice
Saturday Aug. 3, 2019 Hajj season begins
Saturday Aug. 10, 2019 Arafat (Hajj) Day
Sunday Aug. 11, 2019 Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Monday Aug. 12, 2019 Eid al-Adha Holiday 1
Tuesday Aug. 13, 2019 Eid al-Adha Holiday 2
Saturday Aug. 31, 2019 Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
Monday Sept. 23, 2019 September Equinox
Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 Mouloud
Saturday Nov. 30, 2019 Commemoration Day
Sunday Dec. 1, 2019 Day off for Commemoration Day
Monday Dec. 2, 2019 National Day
Tuesday Dec. 3, 2019 National Day Holiday
Sunday Dec. 22, 2019 December Solstice
Tuesday Dec. 31, 2019 New Year's Eve