12/08/2026
UAE declares public holiday for Prophet's birthday.
The UAE Government Media Office announced that Friday, August 28, 2026, will be a paid public holiday for employees in the federal government and private sector to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (Mawlid Al Nabawi).
With the holiday falling on a Friday, employees in the federal government and private sector who observe the standard Saturday-Sunday weekend will enjoy a three-day break from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30, before returning to work on Monday, August 31.