Best Days to Take Leave in UAE 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Tue, Mar 30 to get 6 days off from Mar 30 to Apr 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr Holiday.
- Take Mon, Apr 5 to get 6 days off from Mar 31 to Apr 5. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr Holiday.
- Take Wed, Dec 1 to get 6 days off from Nov 30 to Dec 5. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Commemoration Day, National Day, National Day Holiday.
- Take Fri, Jun 4 to get 5 days off from Jun 4 to Jun 8. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday.
- Take Wed, Jun 9 to get 5 days off from Jun 5 to Jun 9. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday.
UAE 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 7 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2027-01-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday (2027-04-01, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Eid al-Adha Holiday (2027-06-07, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Islamic New Year (2027-06-24, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Commemoration Day (2027-11-30, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- National Day (2027-12-02, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- National Day Holiday (2027-12-03, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
UAE Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2027-01-01) | Fri | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 31 (2027-03-31) | Wed | Eid al-Fitr | Public |
| Apr 1 (2027-04-01) | Thu | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public |
| Apr 2 (2027-04-02) | Fri | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public |
| Jun 5 (2027-06-05) | Sat | Arafat Day | Public |
| Jun 6 (2027-06-06) | Sun | Eid al-Adha | Public |
| Jun 7 (2027-06-07) | Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public |
| Jun 8 (2027-06-08) | Tue | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public |
| Jun 24 (2027-06-24) | Thu | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Aug 25 (2027-08-25) | Wed | Prophet's Birthday | Public |
| Nov 30 (2027-11-30) | Tue | Commemoration Day | Public |
| Dec 2 (2027-12-02) | Thu | National Day | Public |
| Dec 3 (2027-12-03) | Fri | National Day Holiday | Public |
About UAE Holidays & Observances
The UAE Cabinet unifies public and private sector holiday allowances, providing equal paid holiday entitlements for national and Islamic celebrations. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.