The UAE’s 2025 calendar blends Islamic holidays, national observances, and multicultural festivals, offering a vibrant mix of celebrations. With dates for Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and UAE National Day (plus expat favorites like Diwali and Christmas), this guide helps you plan vacations, events, and cultural experiences.
List of Festivals and Holidays in 2025
January 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
January 1, 2025
New Year’s Day
Wednesday
January 6, 2025
Orthodox Christmas (observed)
Monday
February 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
February 14, 2025
Valentine’s Day
Friday
March 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
March 20, 2025
Eid al-Fitr* (Tentative)
Thursday
March 21–23, 2025
Eid al-Fitr Holidays (Expected)
Fri–Sun
*Note: Islamic dates depend on moon sightings; tentative as per astronomical predictions.
April 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
April 18, 2025
Good Friday (Observed by Christians)
Friday
April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday
Sunday
May 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
May 1, 2025
Labour Day
Thursday
June 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
June 7, 2025
Eid al-Adha* (Tentative)
Saturday
June 8–11, 2025
Eid al-Adha Holidays (Expected)
Sun–Wed
July 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
July 6, 2025
Islamic New Year* (Tentative)
Sunday
July 19, 2025
Arafat Day (Tentative)
Saturday
August 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
August 23, 2025
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday* (Tentative)
Saturday
September 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
September 5, 2025
Teachers’ Day (Private Schools)
Friday
October 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
October 2, 2025
Gandhi Jayanti (Indian Community)
Thursday
November 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
November 30, 2025
UAE National Day (Start)
Sunday
December 2025 (UAE)
Date
Event
Day
December 1–3, 2025
UAE National Day Holidays
Mon–Wed
December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Thursday
Key Notes for UAE Festivals (2025):
Islamic Dates: Marked with * (subject to moon sightings; tentative per astronomical predictions).
Public Holidays: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and National Day are official holidays.
Cultural Observances: Christmas, Diwali (Oct 20, 2025), and others are celebrated by expat communities.
