As many return to work after enjoying a five-day break to mark Eid Al Fitr and the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, we couldn’t help but wonder what the dates of the public holidays will be over the rest of 2022.
So you can start planning your getaways in advance, here’s when you can expect the rest of the public holidays in the UAE to fall.
As always, the final and official dates and public holiday eligibility for public sector employees and private sector employees are determined by UAE authorities.
Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha
A couple of months after Eid Al Fitr, there could be another long weekend on the cards for UAE residents. Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha will fall on 9-12 of Dhu Al-Hijjah, which is expected to be between Friday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 12.
Islamic New Year
A couple of weeks later it’s the Hijri New Year. Falling on Muharram 1, it’s projected to fall around July 30, 2022.
The Prophet’s Birthday
The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is predicted to be around October 8, 2022.
Commemoration Day and National Day
To close out 2022, those in the UAE will have another break to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2.
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