United Arab Emirates Long Weekends 2027

8 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (3)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

New Year's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 1 - Jan 3

New Year's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 17, 2027
Weekend Period: May 15 - May 17

Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

National Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 3, 2027
Weekend Period: Dec 3 - Dec 5

National Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (5)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 9

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8, Tuesday, Mar 9
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 10

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)

Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, March 11, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Mar 12
Total Break: Mar 11 - Mar 14

Take Friday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 17
Total Break: May 15 - May 18

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

National Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 2, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 3
Total Break: Dec 2 - Dec 5

Take Friday off to bridge National Day for a 4-day weekend

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.