When is the next public holiday in the UAE? The dates revealed

The UAE recently enjoyed a three-day break for Islamic New Year, but if you’re already counting down to the next public holiday, we get it. There will be at least 12 public holidays in 2026, with exact start dates depending on official moon sightings. If you’re wondering when you’ll next enjoy some time off, these are the dates to know. The next public holiday in the UAE will be for the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH). Public and private sector workers across the UAE are entitled to a public holiday date, which happens annually. Dubai residents will officially get the day off to celebrate on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi’ Al-Awwal. Officially, this looks to fall on Tuesday August 25, however, due to the current public holiday law, which allows the days to be moved, we expect this to be moved to Monday August 24. This would then give everyone a three-day weekend. However, we’ll have to wait for the official government announcement to know for sure.