Workers in the UAE who still cannot get over their vacation during Eid Al Adha only need to wait for two weeks for yet another holiday.
According to the official holiday dates released by the UAE government, the next holiday following Eid Al Adha is the Islamic New Year, also called Hijri, which is expected to fall on September 11.
Traditionally, a one-day holiday is declared in celebration of the New Year.
| Occasion | Gregorian Year | Holiday Duration |
| New Year | 1 January | 1 |
| Israa & Miaraj Night | 13 April | 1 |
| Ramadan | 17 May | – |
| Eid Al Fitr | 15 June | 3 |
| Arafat Day | 20 August | 1 |
| Eid Al Adha | 21 August | 3 |
| Hijri New Year’s Day* | 11 September | 1 |
| Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday* | 19 November | 1 |
| Martyr’s Day | 30 November | 1 |
| UAE National Day | 2 and 3 December | 2 |
According to the announcement, Islamic occasions, such as the Hijri New Year’s Day, depend on moon sightings. Thus, dates listed with asterisks are only expected and tentative dates.
Workers are still advised to wait for official announcements from the UAE government.
Earlier, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan also proclaimed November 30 as Martyr’s Day to be held to remember the heroic deeds of the nation’s martyrs.
Meanwhile, the UAE National Day is celebrated to commemorate the founding of the union of the United Arab Emirates.
“Federal ministries, public departments and institutions are closed during the public holidays listed,” the announcement read.
No asterisk on Ramadan, eid al fitr, eid al adha and isra Al miraj..?