The list of 2016 public holidays for the uae, released on the abu dhabi government website, is subject to the moon sighting and may differ slightly from the date given. Maintaining the high levels of service our customers expect is important to us, as we continue to update our response in line with additional guidance from the relevant authorities. Miracle garden dubai and the dubai mall as the top 10. Gulf news provides latest news from abu dhabi, dubai and other emirates. The private sector holiday will be on december 1 and 2, thursday and friday. Non nationals may not engage in any work within the state except in accordance with the conditions stipulated in this law and its executive orders. Uae public holidays 2016 and 2017, school holidays, dubai. In 2016, the total population of the uae was estimated to be 9,121,167, thirtytwo times the population counted in 1971, the year the country was established. The uae suspended all inbound and outbound flights at 11. Use our guide to the uaes public holidays to plan your 2016. Events in the uae the official portal of the uae government. Work is a right of the united arab emirates nationals. New years day, as celebrated in the west on the 1st january, is however a public holiday. Jul 31, 2017 calendar 2016 calendar 2016 image download calendar 2016 uae calendar 2016 uae calendar 2016 pdf calendar 2016 pdf calendar 2016 october calendar 2016 october.
Dubai in top 6 hottest holiday destinations in world for 2016. Uae united arab emirates public holidays 2021 middle east. This decision aims to achieve a balance between the two sectors in the number of official holidays they are entitled to. Many public holidays that are celebrated in the west are not recognized in the uae such as christmas and easter. Find out what the dates are for public holidays in dubai and the united arab. National holidays in united arab emirates in 2020 office holidays. The holidays were announced through circulars issued by the federal authority for government human resources and saqr ghobash, minister of human resources and. Uae public holidays for 2016 announced by abu dhabi government. Dubai holidays are popular for many reasons but summing it all up, the combination of yearround glorious weather and the sheer number of things to do appeals to so many different people raising the bar for exciting holiday destinations. The list of 2016 public holidays for the uae, released on the abu dhabi government website, is subject to the moon sighting and may differ. There are around 11 eleven public holidays in 2016. The countrys president is the ruler of abu dhabi, the largest emirate both in terms of size and wealth. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your states calendar.
National holidays in united arab emirates in 2019 office holidays. The uae government is ready to provide all its vital services to customers in the highest standard of efficiency, enabling them to obtain their government services around the clock through smart channels and the official portal of the uae government without need to physically visit service centres. Holidays and observances in united arab emirates in 2016. Expo 2020 is forecasted to be the uaes biggest event. Federal ministries, public departments and government institutions are closed during public holidays. Here are details of the uae public holidays new years day jan 1 new years day which is on january 1, marks the start of the year in the gregorian calendar. It will be held from 20 october 2020 to 10 april 2021 in the dubai south district, adjacent to al maktoum international airport. We provide 2020 holiday calendar with state and national holidays for more than twentyfive countries which includes australia.
Year planners for 2016 select a country office holidays. Find the perfect holiday package for united arab emirates on tripadvisor by comparing. Create a calendar and print on a printer or send via email. The abu dhabi government has announced the list of public holidays planned for 2016. The day is a huge day of patriotic celebration throughout the uae with plenty of flag flying and many buildings are adorned in the flags vibrant colours.
About september 2016 calendar uae september 2016 calendar uae will help you guys in getting knowledge about all the events and holidays in uae and the best thing about these calendars are that they all are in different formats i. The national day and commemoration day holidays for the public sector will begin on 1 december 2016, thursday, with work resuming on 4 december 2016, sunday. Whether youre off for a romantic holiday, family trip, or an allinclusive holiday, united arab emirates holiday packages on tripadvisor make planning your trip simple and affordable. Bti 2016 united arab emirates country report transformation. Eidalfitr is a holiday to mark the end of the islamic month of ramadan, during which muslims fast during the hours of daylight. Create printable calendar pdf create a calendar and print on a printer or send via email. Uae public holidays today 15 april 2020 is not a holiday in the united arab emirates. Today marks the celebration of separate emirates uniting under one flag in 1971 to create the united arab.
The above is the list of 2016 public holidays declared in uae which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. Uae releases list of public holidays in 2020 news khaleej times. Recent uae united arab emirates public holidays news and updates below is a list of recent news and updates related to uae united arab emirates public holidays, national holidays, government holidays and bank holidays note that this newsfeed is delayed by. Looking for the best deals on united arab emirates holidays. International day for monuments and sites the international day for monuments and sites raises awareness on preserving and conserving historical and archeological heritage sites. Uae united arab emirates public holidays 2021 middle. Government declares private and public sector holidays november 30 december 3. United arab emirates uae, using the data available from federal and emiratelevel statistical bureaus. Dubai travel guide view the kayak dubai city guide for the best dubai travel tips. View here the holidays in the united states in 2016, including 2016 holidays and also every other holiday in the usa. Intercontinental hotels group ihg, one of the worlds leading hotel companies, and alfuttaim, one of the regions most progressive business houses headquartered in dubai, have signed an agreement for the management of the largest holiday inn hotel in the uae.
Dubais islamic affairs and charitable activities department has issued the islamic calendar. For the majority of people taking holidays to the uae, dubai is the most attractive destination of all the emirates. Abu dhabi is the capital and the secondmost populous city of the united arab emirates after. National day, which celebrates the foundation of the federation of the united arab emirates in 1971, is one day for private sector workers but two days for the public sector. Discover upcoming public holiday dates for the united arab emirates and start planning to. Published on july 29, 2015 official holidays in dubai and the uae in 2016 are shown in the table below. Upcoming uae united arab emirates public holidays middle. Ihg and alfuttaim sign management deal for uaes largest. Whether basking in the tropical desert climate, shopping in some of the worlds best malls, exploring cultural landmarks or dining on delicious food fit for royalty, there really is something to suit everyones taste during your uae holiday. Uae public holidays for 2016 officially announced national day holiday will be two days, eid al fitr and eid al adha will be three days all federal ministries, public departments and institutions will be closed on the following. For this year, there will be three more public holidays. Show holidays on a calendar print holidays to pdf unable to find that country please check your spelling and try again or select one of the available countries.
The uaes national day will be celebrated on december 2 and 3 this year. Public holidays the official portal of the uae government. The best united arab emirates holidays tripadvisor. Employment of workers article 9 work is an inherent right of the nationals of the united arab emirates. Individuals in the uae are advised to expect public and private sector service disruptions during the holiday period and to confirm travel plans. On 5 march 2019, the uae cabinet announced official holidays for the public and private sectors for the years 2019 and 2020. Aug 21, 2019 2020 calendar with public holidays in united arab emirates. The uae government is ready to provide all its vital services to customers in the highest standard of efficiency, enabling them to obtain their government services around the clock through smart channels and the official portal of the uae government without need to. New public holiday to honour emiratis who have died for their country. Latest uae news, dubai news, dubai police news, visa news.
Online calendar is a place where you can create a calendar online for any country and for any month and year. See uae public holidays 2015 muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon, and the dates given above are approximations. News on education, holidays, crime, environment, government, health, weather etc. No holiday date day of week 1 republic day january, 26 sunday 2 holi march, 10 tuesday 3 ram navmi april, 02 thursday 4 mahavir jayanti april, 06 monday 5 buddha purnima may, 07 thursday 6 idul fitr may, 25 monday 7 idulzuha bakrid. Jul 31, 2017 calendar 2016 calendar 2016 image download calendar 2016 uae calendar 2016 uae calendar 2016 pdf calendar 2016 pdf calendar 2016 october calendar 2016 october stay safe and healthy. The event will be broadcast on global channel and streamed online at 10pm uae time. Jul 29, 2015 what are the dates of the public holidays in dubai in 2016. Employment of workers children and women section i. The country receives several thousand visitors around the year. To help you organize your dubai trip ideas, this dubai visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.
Recent uae united arab emirates public holidays news and updates below is a list of recent news and updates related to uae united arab emirates public holidays, national holidays, government holidays and bank holidays note that this newsfeed is delayed by 30 days. No holiday date day of week 1 republic day january, 26 sunday 2 holi march, 10 tuesday 3 ram navmi april, 02 thursday 4 mahavir jayanti april, 06 monday 5 buddha purnima may, 07 thursday 6 idul fitr may, 25 monday 7 idulzuha bakrid august, 01 saturday 8 janmashtami august, 12 wednesday. Add holidays or your own events, print using yearly, monthly, weekly and daily templates. Calendar 2016 monthly calendar template, calendar download. Choose a 2016 year planner with public holidays from this list of countries.
Uae public holidays for 2016 officially announced national day holiday will be two days, eid al fitr and eid al adha will be three days all federal ministries, public departments and institutions will be. Today marks the celebration of separate emirates uniting under one flag in 1971 to create the united arab emirates uae. Expect parades, firework displays, concerts, and more. The holidays were announced through circulars issued by the federal authority for government human resources and saqr ghobash, minister of human resources. This page contains the list of upcoming uae united arab emirates official public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, regional public holidays, nonworking national holidays and sectorial holidays from april 2020 to march 2021. Covid19 updates the wellbeing of our customers and employees is a top priority for fab.
Discover upcoming public holiday dates for the united arab emirates and start planning to make the most of your time off. Together at home special to support frontline workers in coronavirus fight. If you are looking for a calendar in pdf format then please visit our pdf calendar section. Printable calendar 2016 for united arab emirates pdf. Uae public holidays 2019 this page contains a national calendar of all 2019 public holidays. Comprehensive list of public public holidays that are celebrated in india during 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays. A complete list of public sector, private sector and school holidays in the uae for the year 2016 and 2017. Holidays and observances in united arab emirates in 2020. We also provide uae holiday calendar for 2016 in word, excel, pdf and printable online formats.
Demography, migration, and the labour market in the uae. The official reference to determine islamic occasions, such as the beginning of ramadan or haj, is the hijri calendar. This page contains a calendar of all 2018 public holidays for united arab emirates. All nonrepatriation flights by etihad to, from and via abu dhabi have been. The hijri calendar is the official reference to determine islamic occasions, such as the beginning of ramadan, eid or haj. And 2016 will not disappoint you in terms of public holidays in uae. Intercontinental dubai festival city launches new 5, 000 sq. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. There are two types of public holidays in abu dhabi fixed holidays such as the national day or the new year day, and islamic holidays, which are subject to moon sighting, and their dates vary each year.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The following list shows the public holidays in the uae for the year 2016. The united arab emirates uae government announces the list of public holidays in uae at the beginning of every year. Discover quality of life during your united arab emirates holidays. Article 10 in the event of nonavailability of national workers, preference shall be given to. Although the uae or the trucial states as it was known until 1971 was never part of the british empire, it was a. List of public holidays observed in uae askexplorer. Uae public holidays for 2016 announced by abu dhabi. Al israawalmiraj ascension day al israa wal miraj is an islamic holiday which is observed annually on the 27th day of the islamic month of rajab, according to the hijiri calendar. Comprehensive list of national public holidays that are celebrated in united arab. September 2016 calendar with holidays united states. Major holidays in abu dhabi include eid al fitr, which marks the end of ramadan, eid uladha which marks the end of hajj, and national. Overview of holidays and many observances in united arab emirates during the year 2020.