UAE public holidays and school term dates revealed for 2027
UAE residents will see in the new year with a three-day weekend, with Friday, January 1, set to be a public holiday in the country.
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UAE residents will see in the new year with a three-day weekend, with Friday, January 1, set to be a public holiday. The first working day of 2027 will be Monday, January 4. Ramadan is expected to start on February 8, with Eid Al Fitr beginning on March 9 and lasting three or four days depending on the lunar calendar. Eid Al Adha is likely to run from May 15 to May 18. The Islamic New Year is expected to fall on June 6, and Prophet Mohammed's birthday holiday is anticipated for August 14, 2027.
Schools across the UAE will reopen on August 31 for the new academic year. The first half-term break runs from October 12 to October 18, with winter break beginning December 14. Students return January 4, followed by spring break from April 5 to April 11. July 2, 2027, will be the last academic day of the year.
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Reported by: The National 12 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from The National →
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