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United Arab Emirates
AE
Weekend
Friday – Saturday
Total public holidays
13 days
Bank Holiday
0 days
Standard Work Week System
Since 2022, the UAE works Monday–Friday with half-day Saturday and Sunday off. Private sector standard hours are 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week. Government works Mon–Thu full days and Friday half-day.
Overtime Culture & Compliance
UAE overtime requires 1.25–1.5x pay. Overtime on Fridays and public holidays requires 1.5x pay or compensatory leave. Islamic prayer times (especially Friday Jumu'ah) must be free of work.
Overtime Pay Rates
| Overtime Scenario | Statutory Rate |
|---|---|
| Workday overtime | 125% |
| Rest day overtime | 150% |
| Public holiday overtime | 150% |
Legal Basis
UAE public holidays are announced annually by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). Holidays are based on both the Islamic calendar (Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, etc.) and Gregorian calendar (New Year, National Day). Islamic dates are subject to moon sighting.
Working Days & Holidays by Year
252d
252d
250d
249d
2024
13h
2025
13h
2026
13h
2027
13h
Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates (2026)
رأس السنة الميلادية
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Public Holiday
عطلة عيد الفطر
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
2026-03-19
Public Holiday
عيد الفطر
Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20
Public Holiday
عطلة عيد الفطر
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
2026-03-21 ~ 2026-03-22
2 days
Public Holiday
يوم عرفة
Arafat Day
2026-05-26
Public Holiday
عيد الأضحى
Eid al-Adha
2026-05-27
Public Holiday
عطلة عيد الأضحى
Eid al-Adha Holiday
2026-05-28 ~ 2026-05-29
2 days
Public Holiday
رأس السنة الهجرية
Hijri New Year
2026-07-16
Public Holiday
المولد النبوي الشريف
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
2026-08-27
Public Holiday
اليوم الوطني
National Day
2026-12-02 ~ 2026-12-03
2 days
Public Holiday