Best Days to Take Leave in UAE 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Mar 17 to get 5 days off from Mar 17 to Mar 21. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr Holiday.
- Take Wed, Mar 22 to get 5 days off from Mar 18 to Mar 22. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr Holiday.
- Take Wed, May 24 to get 5 days off from May 24 to May 28. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday.
- Take Mon, May 29 to get 5 days off from May 25 to May 29. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday.
- Take Mon, Jun 12 to get 4 days off from Jun 10 to Jun 13. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Islamic New Year.
UAE 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 6 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday (2028-03-20, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Arafat Day (2028-05-25, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Eid al-Adha (2028-05-26, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Islamic New Year (2028-06-13, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Prophet's Birthday (2028-08-14, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Commemoration Day (2028-11-30, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
UAE Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 19 (2028-03-19) | Sun | Eid al-Fitr | Public |
| Mar 20 (2028-03-20) | Mon | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public |
| Mar 21 (2028-03-21) | Tue | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public |
| May 25 (2028-05-25) | Thu | Arafat Day | Public |
| May 26 (2028-05-26) | Fri | Eid al-Adha | Public |
| May 27 (2028-05-27) | Sat | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public |
| May 28 (2028-05-28) | Sun | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public |
| Jun 13 (2028-06-13) | Tue | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Aug 14 (2028-08-14) | Mon | Prophet's Birthday | Public |
| Nov 30 (2028-11-30) | Thu | Commemoration Day | Public |
| Dec 2 (2028-12-02) | Sat | National Day | Public |
| Dec 3 (2028-12-03) | Sun | 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.