New Year's Day 2026 — United Arab Emirates
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a public holiday in United Arab Emirates, observed on January 1, 2026 (Thursday) in 2026. As an official public holiday, most government offices, banks, and schools are closed.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday, giving workers a day off during the workweek.
Key Facts
Date January 1, 2026
Day Thursday
Type Public
Countries 
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates Status This holiday has passed
New Year's Day — Date by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 1, 2024 | Monday |
| 2025 | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | January 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
Other Public Holidays in United Arab Emirates (2026)
Friday, January 16, 2026 Laylat al-Mi'raj Wednesday, February 18, 2026 First day of Ramadan Thursday, February 19, 2026 Eid al-Fitr - Day 2 Friday, February 20, 2026 Eid al-Fitr - Day 3 Friday, March 20, 2026 End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) Thursday, May 28, 2026 Eid al-Adha - Day 2 Friday, May 29, 2026 Eid al-Adha - Day 3 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Islamic New Year Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Year's Day in 2026?
New Year's Day in United Arab Emirates is on January 1, 2026 (Thursday).
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday. Most businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
How many days until New Year's Day 2026?
New Year's Day 2026 was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed.