PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN 2024

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In Dubai, as in the rest of the United Arab Emirates, several public holidays punctuate the year, applying to both the public and private sectors.

Public holidays 2024

  • January 1, 2024: New Year’s Day.
  • April 8 to 12, 2024: Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan (Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3).
  • June 15, 2024: Day of Arafah (Dhu Al Hijjah 9).
  • June 16 to 18, 2024: Eid Al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice (Dhu Al Hijjah 10 to 12).
  • July 7, 2024: Islamic New Year (Muharram 1).
  • September 15, 2024: Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (Rabi’ Al-Awwal 12).
  • December 2 and 3, 2024: UAE National Day, celebrating the formation of the Emirates.

These public holidays reflect the Emirates’ Islamic and national traditions, and dates may vary slightly depending on lunar observations for religious festivals.