How many bank holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2027?

United Arab Emirates has 12 nationwide bank and public holidays in 2027. Regional holidays can add more depending on the state or province.

Do bank transfers process on holidays in United Arab Emirates?

Domestic and international transfers generally do not settle on bank holidays or weekends. A transfer sent the day before a holiday usually arrives the next business day.

United Arab Emirates Bank Holidays 2027 - Full List

Date	Weekday	Holiday
Jan 1	Friday	New Year's Day
Mar 9	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Mar 10	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
Mar 11	Thursday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
May 15	Saturday	Arafat Day (estimated)
May 16	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
May 17	Monday	Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)
May 18	Tuesday	Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)
Jun 6	Sunday	Islamic New Year (estimated)
Aug 14	Saturday	Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
Dec 2	Thursday	National Day
Dec 3	Friday	National Day

Date

Weekday

Holiday

Jan 1

Friday

New Year's Day

Mar 9

Tuesday

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Mar 10

Wednesday

Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)

Mar 11

Thursday

Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)

May 15

Saturday

Arafat Day (estimated)

May 16

Sunday

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

May 17

Monday

Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)

May 18

Tuesday

Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)

Jun 6

Sunday

Islamic New Year (estimated)

Aug 14

Saturday

Prophet's Birthday (estimated)

Dec 2

Thursday

National Day

Dec 3

Friday

National Day

Bank Holidays and Money Transfers

Banks are closed on the dates above, and most electronic transfers do not settle on holidays or weekends. For international payments, the holidays of both countries matter. SWIFT (United Arab Emirates) · IBAN (United Arab Emirates)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the next bank holiday in United Arab Emirates?

The next bank holiday in United Arab Emirates is National Day on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 (in 97 days).

How many holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2027?

12 nationwide holidays. Regional observances can add more depending on the state or province.

Are these dates official?

Dates are generated from the actively maintained python-holidays library and refreshed annually. For contractual or legal deadlines, confirm with official government sources.

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