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    UAE public holidays 2026: Full list, expected dates, long weekends and key details

    Start planning your travel and time off as several long weekends are expected across the year

    By Huda Tabrez2 min read
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    The longest break of the year is expected next month, with the Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha holidays due late in April. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Photo credit: Pexels

    The longest break of the year is expected next month, with the Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha holidays due late in April. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Photo credit: Pexels

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