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 |
