
Workers in the public sector can expect more days off during the year in comparison with those companies and employees in the private sector. The 2022 UAE public holidays list is an official reference for people to determine special occasions in the Islamic calendar, as well as dates that are designated for celebrating other important events in the Gregorian calendar. As a result, the exact dates of these Islamic events vary each year. The Hijri calendar is the official reference to determine the Islamic occasions in the region dates such as the beginning of Ramadan, Eid or Hajj, all of which are determined based on the sighting of the moon.


Public & Private Holidays in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) are announced by the government at the beginning of every new year.
