United Arab Emirates Long Weekends 2025
11 opportunities to maximize your time off
Natural Long Weekends (3)
These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Natural 3-Day WeekendEid al-Fitr Holiday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Natural 3-Day WeekendEid al-Adha Holiday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend
Prophet's Birthday
Natural 3-Day WeekendProphet's Birthday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend
Bridge Day Opportunities (8)
Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.
New Year's Day
Take 2 days, get 5 daysTake Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with New Year's Day
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Monday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr Holiday for a 4-day weekend
Day of Arafah
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Monday off to bridge Day of Arafah for a 4-day weekend
Eid al-Adha
Take 2 days, get 5 daysTake Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Friday off to bridge Eid al-Adha Holiday for a 4-day weekend
Islamic New Year
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Friday off to bridge Islamic New Year for a 4-day weekend
National Day
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Monday off to bridge National Day for a 4-day weekend
National Day
Take 2 days, get 5 daysTake Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with National Day
How to Use This Planner
Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.
Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.
Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.