After the long weekend of New Year’s, we all are desperately waiting for another one. So here is the entire list of official public holidays in 2022. On Sunday, January 2, the UAE celebrated its first public holiday. The unexpected long weekend coincided with reforms to the UAE workday that will take effect in 2022. More information on the changes may be found by clicking here.
Eid Al Fitr 2022 is predicted to happen on Sunday, May 1, depending on which night the new crescent moon is seen. Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan in 2022 and, depending on when it happens, may provide us with a five-day vacation.
#UAE announces holidays for public, private sector for 2021-2022.#UAE_BARQ_EN pic.twitter.com/vq7Aoy2RGQ
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Arafat Day, which is anticipated to happen on Friday, July 8, is the next day off UAE 2022. Eid Al-Adha is set to begin on Saturday, July 9, giving us the entire week of July 9 to 12. Following that, the Islamic New Year will be celebrated on Saturday, July 30.
The birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) occurs on Saturday, October 8, and it is accompanied by Commemoration Day on December 1 and UAE National Day from December 2 to December 3.