The long Eid Al Adha break in UAE has come to an end and work has resumed. However, the next public holiday in the country is only weeks away.
From the detailed list of all holidays for the new Hijri year, according to the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department of the Government of Dubai, residents will be enjoying an off on September 11 for the Hijri new year.
| Name of the holiday | Date in Hijri calendar | Date in Gregorian calendar | Holiday duration |
| New Year | January 1 2018 | 1 | |
| Ramadan | 1 Ramadan 1439 | May 17 2018 | - |
| Eid Al Fitr | 1 Shawwal 1439 | June 15 2018 | 3 |
| Haj season | 1 Zul Hijjah 1439 | August 12 2018 | - |
| Arafat Day | 9 Zul Hijjah 1439 | August 21 2018 | 1 |
| Eid Al Adha | 10 Zul Hijjah 1439 | August 22 2018 | 3 |
| Hijri New Year Day | 1 Muharram 1440 | September 11 2018 | 1 |
| Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s birthday | 12 Rabi ul Awwal 1440 | November 19 2018 | 1 |
| Martyr's Day | November 30 2018 | 1 | |
| UAE National Day | December 2 and 3 2018 | 2 |
Further holidays will be in November 19 and 30th, wrapping up with December 2nd for National Day.
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