National holidays of United Arab Emirates in 2020
This page contains a calendar of all 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2020 | New Year's Day | |
| Friday | March 20, 2020 | March Equinox | |
| Sunday | March 22, 2020 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | |
| Friday | April 24, 2020 | Ramadan Start | |
| Friday | May 22, 2020 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday 1 | |
| Saturday | May 23, 2020 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday 2 | |
| Sunday | May 24, 2020 | Eid al-Fitr | |
| Monday | May 25, 2020 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday 3 | |
| Tuesday | May 26, 2020 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday 4 | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2020 | June Solstice | |
| Wednesday | July 22, 2020 | Hajj season begins | |
| Thursday | July 30, 2020 | Arafat (Hajj) Day | |
| Friday | July 31, 2020 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | |
| Saturday | Aug. 1, 2020 | Eid al-Adha Holiday 1 | |
| Sunday | Aug. 2, 2020 | Eid al-Adha Holiday 2 | |
| Thursday | Aug. 20, 2020 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | |
| Tuesday | Sept. 22, 2020 | September Equinox | |
| Thursday | Oct. 29, 2020 | Mouloud | |
| Tuesday | Dec. 1, 2020 | Commemoration Day | |
| Wednesday | Dec. 2, 2020 | National Day | |
| Thursday | Dec. 3, 2020 | National Day Holiday | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2020 | December Solstice | |
| Thursday | Dec. 31, 2020 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays
- United Arab Emirates public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries