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UAE Public Holidays 2024

With more than half of 2024 already gone, most of us are eagerly waiting for the next day off to take a break and unwind from our busy schedules. Having time off is always a great way to take a much-needed vacation from the stressors of everyday life. According to multiple surveys the civilians of Dubai like to spend these days in their own unique ways. Some opt for staying in and relaxing while others hop on the first flight to various vacation spots around the world. Some also prefer to utilize this time to work on themselves by joining various meditative or therapeutic retreats through a wellness center. No matter what our plans are, most of us like to plan out our holidays in advance to make sure that we can utilize and enjoy them to the best of our abilities.

Let’s recap the day’s off so far

In the beginning of this year the official UAE cabinet announced a total of 14 days off. The exact days of when these holidays could not be confirmed due to the fact that the Hijri calendar which is based on the sighting of the moon is used to determine these holidays. We did however have a prediction for when these holidays could be. Don’t we all love when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday and we get to experience that long weekend bliss? So far, we have been lucky enough to enjoy some long weekends this year like the Islamic Eid Vacations which were prolonged by being combined with the weekends. This made these UAE Holidays 2024 delightful for everyone.

The Upcoming UAE Public Holidays 2024

 

  • Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday-September 15th

The next expected time off is the observance of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, 12th of Rabi-al-Awal according to the Hijri calendar. It is likely to be on 15th of September on a Sunday. It is known as Eid Milad un-Nabi and is celebrated among Muslims across the globe. It is one of the last few Holidays in UAE 2024.

  • Martyrdom Day-December 1st

It is an annual holiday that is celebrated 1st of December to remember the Emirati Martyrs who lost their lives for the dignity of their people and country. Commonly, people refer to it as commemoration day. It is observed to uphold the values of unity, freedom and dignity. It pays tribute to the remarkable lives of all the heroes who have served their country.  It is the reminder of the bravery of Emirati Martyr, Salem Bin Khamis Al Dahmani, a police officer who offered up his life for his country on 30th November 1971. This day was marked as a Memorial Day by the President in 2015. It was celebrated on 30th November till 2019 and then shifted to 1st December.

  • The National Day of United Arab Emirates- December 2nd

All our hard work of the year pays off with a rewarding four-day weekend to celebrate the annual National Day of UAE. We get a break of 2 days from December 2nd to 3rd. It is a time of festivities as people gather to enjoy this time with various cultural events and fireworks shows. It is a blooming time for tourism in UAE as people from all across the world come to visit Global Village. This is the last of Public Holidays UAE 2024.

Wrapping It Up!

If you have already exhausted your annual holiday limit, hold on as more public holidays are just around the corner. We encourage you to take this time and invest it in yourself by visiting our healing center, Home of Wellness. We offer a diverse variety of holistic therapies for people of all ages. You can book an energy healing session or join a meditation program and enhance your quality of life. Even though it is tempting to explore the world during these holidays, investing it into exploring your inner self will be worth your while. So, join us for a transformative experience by booking your first session. Your journey of healing awaits!