The following are the Public Holidays in Dubai:
Name of the Holiday |
New Year's Day |
Islamic New Year's Day |
Prophet Mohammed's Birthday |
Accession of H.H. Sheikh Zayed |
Lailat Al Mi'raj |
Eid Al Fitr (3 days ) |
U.A.E. - National Day |
Note: Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. |