National holidays of United Arab Emirates in 2021
This page contains a calendar of all 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Jan. 1, 2021 | New Year's Day | |
| Thursday | March 11, 2021 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | |
| Saturday | March 20, 2021 | March Equinox | |
| Tuesday | April 13, 2021 | Ramadan Start | |
| Tuesday | May 11, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday 1 | |
| Wednesday | May 12, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday 2 | |
| Thursday | May 13, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr | |
| Friday | May 14, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday 3 | |
| Saturday | May 15, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday 4 | |
| Monday | June 21, 2021 | June Solstice | |
| Sunday | July 11, 2021 | Hajj season begins | |
| Monday | July 19, 2021 | Arafat (Hajj) Day | |
| Tuesday | July 20, 2021 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | |
| Wednesday | July 21, 2021 | Eid al-Adha Holiday 1 | |
| Thursday | July 22, 2021 | Eid al-Adha Holiday 2 | |
| Tuesday | Aug. 10, 2021 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 22, 2021 | September Equinox | |
| Tuesday | Oct. 19, 2021 | Mouloud | |
| Tuesday | Nov. 30, 2021 | Commemoration Day | |
| Thursday | Dec. 2, 2021 | National Day | |
| Friday | Dec. 3, 2021 | National Day Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Dec. 21, 2021 | December Solstice | |
| Friday | Dec. 31, 2021 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays
- United Arab Emirates public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries