✅ United Arab Emirates Calendar —
One-Page Overview
The United Arab Emirates observes a combination of Islamic
religious holidays, national celebrations, historical remembrance
days, and international awareness observances.
This month includes cultural events, awareness days, and UAE-specific
commemorations.
✅ Event Types Overview (UAE)
1. Public Holidays (Islamic & National)
UAE public holidays follow the Hijri lunar calendar,
so dates shift annually.
Examples include:
- Eid
al-Fitr
- Arafat
Day
- Eid
al-Adha
- Islamic
New Year
- UAE
National Day
(No public holiday falls this month.)
2. International Days
International observances recognized locally:
- International
Day for Tolerance – 16
- World
Diabetes Day – 14
- International
Children’s Day (Global) – 20
3. Religious Days (Islamic)
This period has no major Islamic observance, but the
UAE traditionally values:
- Mawlid
- Isra’
& Mi’raj
- Ramadan
& Eid periods
4. Cultural Events
- Dubai
Design Week (Approx.) – 10
One of the Middle East’s biggest creative festivals.
5. Historical Events
- UAE
Flag Day – 3
Commemorates leadership and national unity.
6. Awareness Days
Actively promoted through UAE ministries and health
campaigns:
- Movember
(Men’s Health Awareness) – 1
- World
Diabetes Day – 14
7. Special Family Days
- Universal
Children’s Day – 20
Recognized by UAE schools and family-focused organizations.