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When is the Next Public Holiday for UAE Residents?

With Eid Al Adha upon us, it doesn’t hurt to plan ahead for upcoming UAE holidays 2018. For more details on public holidays Dubai dates this year, we’ve put together a handy calendar guide…

A list of UAE holidays 2018

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When are the next public holidays for UAE residents?

  • The Hijri New Year is expected to fall on Tuesday, September 11, so it’s possible that residents will get one day off to mark the occasion.
  • Eid al-Mawlid an-Nabawī, also known Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday (PBUH), will tentatively fall on Monday, November 19 or Tuesday, November 20.
  • Commemoration Day, also known as Martyr’s Day, will fall on Friday, November 30.
  • UAE National Day will be celebrated on Sunday, December 2 and Monday, December 3. When combined with the previous weekend, it’s likely that UAE residents will enjoy at least a three-day weekend to mark the auspicious event.

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