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When is the next UAE public holiday in 2022?

We’re ready for more days off

Now that we’re entering the latter end of the year, you’re probably thinking about the next UAE public holiday in 2022, right?

Summer has come to an end and the kids are back at school. That only leaves one question on everyone’s mind: When is the next UAE public holiday in 2022? The good news is that we don’t have too long to wait. In fact, Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday falls on Saturday October 8, which means there probably won’t be a public holiday.

That said, we have two big UAE public holidays coming up: Commemoration Day and National Day.

Commemoration Day will be on Thursday December 1 and National Day will be on Friday December 2 with celebrations lasting until Sunday. This will mean two days off on Thursday and Friday making it a four-day weekend.

When is the next UAE public holiday in 2022?

There’s nothing better than a bank holiday for switching off and gleefully skipping into the sunset of a long weekend. Whether you’re hoping to try a new restaurant, get together with the whole family, or have a sporting adventure – there’s so much to do in the UAE, we don’t blame you for wanting an extra day off.

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Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday falls on Saturday October 8. Then we will then have to wait a few months for the next UAE public holiday. Prophet Muhammad’s birthday will be followed by Commemoration Day on December 1 and UAE National Day from December 2 to December 3.

UAE public holidays in 2022: National Day

All UAE public holiday in 2022 are subject to confirmation by the UAE government closer to the date.

Wondering what to do on the next UAE public holiday in 2022? It can’t hurt to start planning your days off. There are so many things to do in the UAE, after all. You can visit some of Dubai’s top attractions or one of the top museums in the United Arab Emirates.

Time Out has you covered on the very latest and greatest things happening in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and across the United Arab Emirates so keep it zoned in here for the best ways to spend your days off this year. Let’s make the most of the every UAE public holiday in 2022.

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