Public Holidays in UAE 2023

Dubai Web Desk

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In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as many as 13 Public Holidays will be observed in the Year 2023.

Here is a list of Public Holidays in the UAE for the year 2023 applicable to both public and private sectors;
  • Gregorian New Year: January 01, 2023
  • Eid Al Fitr: From Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 03* (4 days)
  • Arafah day and Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice): From Dhu al Hijjah (1444H) 9-12* (4 holidays)
  • Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year): July 21, 2023
  • Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday: September 29, 2023
  • National Day: December 2-3, 2023 (2 holidays).

*Note: Islamic holidays are determined according to moon sighting.Public Holidays in UAE 2023

Number of Public Holidays worldwide annually

Country
Public Holidays
Nepal 35
Myanmar 32
Iran 26
Sri Lanka 25
Bangladesh 22
Egypt 22
Cambodia 21
India 21
Argentina 19
Lebanon 19
Colombia 18
Philippines 18
Iceland 16
Indonesia 16
Japan 16
Pakistan 16
Kazakhstan 16
Thailand 16
Austria 14
Chile 14
Denmark 14
Norway 14
South Korea 14
Turkey 14
Venezuela 14
UAE 13
Czechia 13
Finland 13
Poland 13
Spain 13
Italy 12
Sweden 12
Ukraine 12
China 12
France 11
Netherlands 11
Russia 11
South Africa 11
United States 11
Australia 10-13
Germany 10-13
Canada 10-13
Belgium 10
Estonia 10
Ireland 10
Brazil 9-12
Taiwan 9
United Kingdom 8-10
Mexico 8