The anticipation is building, and we can hardly contain our excitement as we look ahead to the UAE public holidays in 2024! With a grand total of 15 days to look forward to, it’s never too early to start planning and saving those precious vacation days. Are you ready for not one, but possibly two four-day weekends, and brace yourselves for the ultimate holiday extravaganza – a nine-day weekend! Here’s a guide to help you make the most of these joyous occasions and turn 2024 into a year of unforgettable memories.
A Sneak Peek at the 2024 Public Holidays
- Monday, January 1: New Year’s Day: Kickstart your year with a joyous celebration!
- Monday, April 8: Eid al Fitr holiday
- Tuesday, April 9: Eid al Fitr holiday
- Wednesday, April 10: Eid al Fitr: Brace yourselves for the grand celebration!
- Thursday, April 11: Eid al Fitr holiday
- Friday, April 12: Eid al Fitr holiday
- Saturday, June 15: Arafat Day: A day of significance and reflection.
- Sunday, June 16: Eid al Adha: Get ready for the grand feast!
- Monday, June 17: Eid al Adha holiday: Extend the celebration!
- Tuesday, June 18: Eid al Adha holiday: Keep the festivities going!
- Sunday, July 7: Islamic New Year: A potential public holiday awaits!
- Sunday, September 15: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: A day of reverence and honor.
- Sunday, December 1: Commemoration Day: Remembering and honoring the fallen heroes.
- Monday, December 2: National Day: Proudly celebrate the nation’s unity.
- Tuesday, December 3: National Day holiday: Extend the jubilation for one more day!
With 15 glorious days of public holidays lined up, it’s time to get ahead of the game and plan your well-deserved time off. Remember, though, that some dates may still be subject to minor changes due to Moon-sightings.
Eid al Fitr: A Nine-Day Weekend Extravaganza
Get full details of the 9 day long Eid Weekend by clicking here – 9 Day Weekend Expected For Eid al Fitr 2024!
Eid al Adha: A Four-Day Fiesta
Astronomers predict that Arafat Day, the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage, will fall on Saturday, June 15. This means we can look forward to four consecutive days of celebration for Eid al Adha – from Sunday, June 16, to Tuesday, June 18.
2024 is all set to be your year of adventure – seize the day, embrace the joy, and make every holiday count!