Here are all the UAE public holidays for 2024 that you need to start putting on your radar. Remember, it’s never too early to start planning, ensuring you can enjoy every last moment of your well-deserved time off. Keep reading to find out more.
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UAE Public Holidays In 2024: A Detailed Calendar
1. New Year’s Day (Monday, January 1): Begin the year on a celebratory note by marking January 1st in your calendar, as this will be a public holiday for everyone.
2. Eid al Fitr Holidays (April 8-12): Brace yourself for a sensational nine-day weekend if Ramadan commences on March 11, 2024. Followed up with Eid al Fitr, which is expected to be on April 10, making Ramadan 29 (April 8) to Shawwal 3 (April 12) a delightful week off, complete with two consecutive weekends.
Remaining Holidays For 2024:
3. Arafat Day & Eid al Adha Holidays (June 15-18): June offers another opportunity for a fantastic extended weekend. Arafat Day is set for June 15, followed by Eid al Adha on June 16, with additional days off on June 17 and 18, creating a splendid four-day weekend.
4. Islamic New Year (Sunday, July 7): On July 7, the Islamic New Year unfolds, landing on a Sunday. The prospect of a subsequent workday holiday is yet to be confirmed.
5. Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday (Sunday, September 15): Mark September 15 for the observance of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. Like the Islamic New Year, it falls on a Sunday, leaving the possibility of a workday holiday yet to be decided.
6. National Day (December 1-3): As December approaches, it brings the UAE’s National Day celebrations. Commemoration Day kicks off on December 1, followed by public holidays on December 2 and 3. This configuration sets the stage for another inviting four-day weekend.
3 Long Weekends Of 2024 – Where To Go, What To Do?
1. Eid al Fitr Holidays (April 8-12) – Club 2 weekends and get 9 days off!
Astronomers are pointing their telescopes to Monday, March 11, 2024, as the start of Ramadan. Hold onto your hats because if they’re spot-on, Eid al Fitr is dropping in on Wednesday, April 10, 2024!
And here’s the celestial cherry on top: UAE workers might just be in for an epic nine-day weekend extravaganza! Picture this – private and public sector pals all lounging about, because if April 10 marks Eid al Fitr, the holiday stretch spans from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 in the Islamic calendar. That means Monday, April 8, dances as Ramadan 29, and Friday, April 12, struts in as Shawwal 3 in our Gregorian calendar. Time to mark those calendars and plan for some serious relaxation! Here’s what we have in mind for you –
1. Georgia
Ready for a quick hop across the skies? Georgia’s just a breezy 3.5-hour flight away from Dubai, and trust me, it’s a place that’ll make your heart do cartwheels! April? Oh, that’s when the magic happens – it’s like the whole country pops with colors, unleashing a floral frenzy that’ll make you swoon. Picture this: temperatures hovering around 12 to 17 degrees Celsius, a sweet escape from Dubai’s toasty embrace. And let’s talk about Tbilisi – their parks are practically bursting at the seams with cherry and magnolia blossoms, painting the town in hues you’ve gotta see to believe!
