UAE Announces 13 Public Holidays for 2024
Summary
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced the list of public holidays for 2024. UAE residents can enjoy at least 13 public holidays throughout the year.
Key Information
- The list of public holidays was announced by the UAE's Cabinet.
- The holidays range from religious observances to national celebrations.
- The exact dates of some holidays may vary depending on the lunar calendar.
List of 2024 Public Holidays in the UAE
Here is the official list of public holidays in the UAE for 2024:
- January 1: New Year's Day
- February 10: Eid al-Fitr (tentative date based on lunar calendar)
- February 22: National Day
- March 11: Isra and Mi'raj (tentative date based on lunar calendar)
- March 31: Lag Ba'Omer (Jewish holiday)
- May 1: Labour Day
- May 25: Eid al-Adha (tentative date based on lunar calendar)
- July 1: Eid al-Ghadir (Shia Muslim holiday)
- July 30: Arafat Day (tentative date based on lunar calendar)
- August 1: Eid al-Adha (tentative date based on lunar calendar)
- August 30: Hijri New Year
- October 12: Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (tentative date based on lunar calendar)
- December 2: UAE National Day
- December 25: Christmas Day
Additional Information
It is important to note that the exact dates of some holidays may vary depending on the lunar calendar. The Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Isra and Mi'raj, and Eid al-Ghadir are based on the sighting of the moon.
For the most up-to-date information on public holidays in the UAE, please refer to the official website of the UAE government.
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