With the excitement of Eid Al Adha behind us, many UAE residents are already looking ahead to their next opportunity for a getaway or a relaxing staycation. The upcoming public holiday on the calendar is the Islamic New Year, which is anticipated to fall in mid-June 2026. Because the Islamic calendar is strictly lunar, the exact date is contingent upon official moon sightings. If the moon is spotted on June 15, the new year will begin on Tuesday, June 16; otherwise, it will commence the following day, Wednesday, June 17.

Thanks to recent government resolutions, there is a strong possibility that this holiday could be shifted to the start or end of the work week to create an extended break. Depending on official announcements, residents could enjoy a three-day or even a four-day weekend, providing a perfect window for travel or rest. Following the Islamic New Year, the calendar still holds two major observances: the Prophet’s Birthday, tentatively expected in late August, and the highly anticipated two-day UAE National Day celebrations on December 2 and 3, which will conclude the year with another significant break.