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Calendar December 2026 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| March 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| March 21, 2026 | Sat | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | National |
| March 22, 2026 | Sun | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | National |
| May 26, 2026 | Tue | Day of Arafah (estimated) | National |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) | National |
| May 29, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) | National |
| June 16, 2026 | Tue | Islamic New Year (estimated) | National |
| August 25, 2026 | Tue | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| December 2, 2026 | Wed | National Day | National |
| December 3, 2026 | Thu | National Day | National |
About Public Holidays in الإمارات
The United Arab Emirates celebrates a holiday calendar shaped by Islam and the rapid growth of a modern federation. The two Eids and the Islamic New Year anchor the religious year, while the National Day on December 2 commemorates the 1971 union of the seven emirates with fireworks, parades and heritage shows. Commemoration Day in late November honours the country's fallen heroes. The country also observes the Prophet's birthday and, since 2020, the anniversary of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign — a uniquely modern addition to the calendar.
In December 2026 there are 2 public holidays: National Day, National Day. In 2026, United Arab Emirates observes 12 public holidays including 12 national, of which 2 fall on a weekend.
2026 United Arab Emirates Sports Calendar – Major Sporting Events
| Date | Week | Event | Type |
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| February 6, 2026 | Fri | Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics | International |
| June 11, 2026 | Thu | FIFA World Cup 2026 | International |