Every year, many observed national holidays in Dubai, which is a city of business and tourism alike. And both citizens and guests are able to use their time off for leisure and travels. Below is a summary of the main public holidays in the year 2025 religious and national events included. This holiday is commonly associated with gift giving, parties and fireworks throughout the soaring buildings of Dubai.
New Year’s Day
Date: 01 January 2025
This holiday is commonly associated with gift giving, parties and fireworks throughout the soaring buildings of Dubai.
Eid Al-Fitr
Estimated Dates: March 30 – April 02 2025
Eid Al-Fitr is a three-day festival marking the cessation of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan observed through fasting. It was time for the City to host festivities complete with cultural shows, family, and hearty meals.
Arafat Day
Estimated Date: 06 June 2025
The day every Muslim is required to observe before the Eid Al Adha, is extremely pivotal to the Islamic calendar.
Eid Al-Adha
Estimated Dates: June 07 – 10 2025
Another important holiday is “The Great Feast” – in Dubai, it is usually full of families, medieval meals and acts of charity.
Islamic New Year
Date: 28 July 2025
Islamic years calendar begins with the new moon, this is basically a prayer and contemplation and time out with relatives and friends.
The anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Date: September 5th 2025
Mawlid Al-Nabi is a day of celebration of the birth of the prophet Muhammad through prayers and special occasions.
Commemoration Day
Date: December 1 2025
This day pays tribute to the blood of the martyrs of the UAE. You will see an official program and wreath laying all over the country.
UAE National Day
Dates: 2 December | 3 December 2025
Constitutional Day commemorates the unification of the emirates into the UAE in 1971. It is a day of show and pageantry, of fireworks and festivities, of celebrations in Dubai and all over the country.