Holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2008
| Weekday | Date | Holiday name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday | |
| Thursday | Jan 10 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National holiday | |
| Monday | Jan 14 | Dubai Public Holiday (Visit of US President Bush) | Local holiday | Dubai |
| Thursday | Mar 20 | Mouloud (The Prophet's Birthday) | National holiday | |
| Thursday | Mar 20 | March equinox | Season | |
| Friday | Jun 20 | June Solstice | Season | |
| Thursday | Jul 31 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Wednesday | Aug 6 | Amtsantritt von Sheikh Zayed | Local holiday | |
| Monday | Sep 22 | September equinox | Season | |
| Thursday | Oct 2 | Eid-al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) | National holiday | |
| Thursday | Oct 2 | Eid-al-Fitr Holiday 1 | Extra Public Holiday | |
| Friday | Oct 3 | Eid-al-Fitr Holiday 2 | Extra Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Dec 2 | National Day | National holiday | |
| Sunday | Dec 7 | Eid-al-Adha Holiday 1 | Extra Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Dec 8 | Arafat (Haj) Day | National holiday | |
| Tuesday | Dec 9 | Eid-al-Adha Holiday 2 | Extra Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Dec 9 | Eid-al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | National holiday | |
| Sunday | Dec 21 | December Solstice | Season | |
| Monday | Dec 29 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National holiday | |
| Wednesday | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Other calendars
- Perpetual yearly calendar - make yearly calendar for any year
- Perpetual monthly calendar - shows only one month at a time
- Custom calendar - make customized calendars