Holidays and Observances in United Arab Emirates in 2019
| Date | Name | Type | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Tuesday | New Year's Day | National holiday | |
| Feb 5 | Tuesday | Papal Visit Day | Optional Holiday | |
| Mar 21 | Thursday | March Equinox | Season | |
| Apr 3 | Wednesday | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | Observance | |
| May 6 | Monday | Ramadan Start | Observance | |
| Jun 3 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday | |
| Jun 4 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday | |
| Jun 5 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday | |
| Jun 6 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday | |
| Jun 21 | Friday | June Solstice | Season | |
| Aug 3 | Saturday | Hajj season begins | Observance | |
| Aug 10 | Saturday | Arafat (Hajj) Day | National holiday | |
| Aug 11 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | National holiday | |
| Aug 12 | Monday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday | |
| Aug 13 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday | |
| Aug 31 | Saturday | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National holiday | |
| Sep 23 | Monday | September Equinox | Season | |
| Nov 9 | Saturday | Mouloud | National holiday | |
| Nov 30 | Saturday | Commemoration Day | Observance | |
| Dec 1 | Sunday | Day off for Commemoration Day | National holiday | |
| Dec 2 | Monday | National Day | National holiday | |
| Dec 3 | Tuesday | National Day Holiday | National holiday | |
| Dec 22 | Sunday | December Solstice | Season | |
| Dec 31 | Tuesday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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