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United Arab Emirates public holidays 2028
Every national public holiday in United Arab Emirates for 2028, each with the evidence behind it.
| Date | Day | Observance | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Saturday | New Year's Day | Verified |
| 27 February | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr expected | Compiled |
| 28 February | Monday | Eid al-Fitr expected | Compiled |
| 29 February | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr expected | Compiled |
| 4 May | Thursday | Arafah Day expected | Compiled |
| 5 May | Friday | Eid al-Adha expected | Compiled |
| 6 May | Saturday | Eid al-Adha expected | Compiled |
| 7 May | Sunday | Eid al-Adha expected | Compiled |
| 25 May | Thursday | Hijri New Year expected | Compiled |
| 3 August | Thursday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday expected | Compiled |
| 2 December | Saturday | UAE National | Verified |
| 3 December | Sunday | UAE National | Verified |
9 of these 12 dates are set by announcement rather than by a fixed rule — a moon sighting, or a decree that has not been issued yet. They are marked, and they are what we expect rather than what has been confirmed. Every other date here is computed from a rule that does not move.
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