Residents across the UAE are eagerly anticipating their next public holiday, which is scheduled to take place in just under two weeks.
Following the conclusion of Eid Al Adha — the third public holiday of 2025 — the next observance on the calendar is the Islamic New Year. This will fall on Thursday, June 26, although the exact date is subject to official confirmation closer to the time.
The timing of UAE public holidays can be complex for some, as they are based on the Hijri (Islamic) lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian solar calendar used internationally. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows a fixed number of days per year, the Hijri calendar’s months last either 29 or 30 days depending on moon cycles. This lunar basis causes Islamic holidays to shift each year when compared to the Gregorian calendar.
As a result, many UAE public holidays, including the Islamic New Year, are only officially announced shortly before they occur.
For those planning their schedules or looking forward to a day off, mark June 26 as the tentative date for the Islamic New Year holiday, pending official confirmation.
