In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as many as 13 Public Holidays will be observed in the Year 2023.
Here is a list of Public Holidays in the UAE for the year 2023 applicable to both public and private sectors;
- Gregorian New Year: January 01, 2023
- Eid Al Fitr: From Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 03* (4 days)
- Arafah day and Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice): From Dhu al Hijjah (1444H) 9-12* (4 holidays)
- Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year): July 21, 2023
- Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday: September 29, 2023
- National Day: December 2-3, 2023 (2 holidays).
*Note: Islamic holidays are determined according to moon sighting.
Number of Public Holidays worldwide annually
Country | Public Holidays |
Nepal | 35 |
Myanmar | 32 |
Iran | 26 |
Sri Lanka | 25 |
Bangladesh | 22 |
Egypt | 22 |
Cambodia | 21 |
India | 21 |
Argentina | 19 |
Lebanon | 19 |
Colombia | 18 |
Philippines | 18 |
Iceland | 16 |
Indonesia | 16 |
Japan | 16 |
Pakistan | 16 |
Kazakhstan | 16 |
Thailand | 16 |
Austria | 14 |
Chile | 14 |
Denmark | 14 |
Norway | 14 |
South Korea | 14 |
Turkey | 14 |
Venezuela | 14 |
UAE | 13 |
Czechia | 13 |
Finland | 13 |
Poland | 13 |
Spain | 13 |
Italy | 12 |
Sweden | 12 |
Ukraine | 12 |
China | 12 |
France | 11 |
Netherlands | 11 |
Russia | 11 |
South Africa | 11 |
United States | 11 |
Australia | 10-13 |
Germany | 10-13 |
Canada | 10-13 |
Belgium | 10 |
Estonia | 10 |
Ireland | 10 |
Brazil | 9-12 |
Taiwan | 9 |
United Kingdom | 8-10 |
Mexico | 8 |