Holiday planning
Long Weekends in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates has 7 long weekends in 2026 and 5 in 2027. The longest break is 10 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Friday off around Eid al-Adha Bridge Day for a 10-day break.
2026
View all7
Long weekends
10
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 10d
Eid al-Adha Bridge Day & Arafat (Eid al-Adha Eve) & Eid al-Adha Day 1 & Eid al-Adha Day 2 & Eid al-Adha Day 3
Fri 22 May – Sun 31 May
Take Friday off
- 6d
UAE National Day & UAE National Day (2nd)
Sat 28 Nov – Thu 3 Dec
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Commemoration Day
Sat 14 Nov – Wed 18 Nov
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all5
Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
5
Bridge opps
- 9d
Eid al-Fitr Day 1 & Eid al-Fitr Day 2 & Eid al-Fitr Day 3
Sat 6 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 9d
Eid al-Adha Day 1 & Eid al-Adha Day 2 & Eid al-Adha Day 3
Sat 15 May – Sun 23 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
UAE National Day & UAE National Day (2nd)
Wed 1 Dec – Sun 5 Dec
Take Wednesday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in United Arab Emirates 2026
All 14 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in United Arab Emirates 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in United Arab Emirates 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in United Arab Emirates 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
United Arab Emirates has 7 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does United Arab Emirates have in 2027?
United Arab Emirates has 5 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in United Arab Emirates?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Adha Bridge Day & Arafat (Eid al-Adha Eve) & Eid al-Adha Day 1 & Eid al-Adha Day 2 & Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Sat 23 May – Sun 31 May). Take Friday as annual leave to get a 10-day break with only 1 day of leave.