United Arab Emirates Public Holidays Year 2020
This page contains a national calendar for all public holidays of 2020 in the United Arab Emirates. These dates may be modified and these changes will be officially announced. Please check the page periodically so you can get updates.
Schedule your busy work schedule with the list given below.
Most of UAE Holidays depend on the moon sighting, so there may be one or two days of variations in Islamic events.
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Dates of 2020 Public Holidays in UAE
| Dates of Holidays | Day | Holiday Event |
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day Holiday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| July 30 | Thursday | Arafat Day Holiday |
| July 31 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| August 1 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| August 2 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| August 20 | Thursday | Hijri New Year Holiday |
| December 1 | Tuesday | Day of the Martyrs Holiday |
| December 2 | Wednesday | National Day Holiday of the UAE |
| December 3 | Thursday | National Day Holiday of the UAE |
The Decision
The Council of Ministers adopted a decree defining UAE holidays in the public sector for the years 2019-2020, granting the private sector similar official 2020 holidays and a total of 14 official public_holidays, with the aim of enhancing the balance between the two sectors and supporting the national economy in its various sectors.
The decision will contribute to the organization of work in both the public and private sectors. To ensure its continued effectiveness in various vital sectors of the country, and enhance the attractiveness of the private sector and its citizens. The decision will also make it easier for citizens and residents to plan their vacations in advance and to strengthen and strengthen social ties between all sectors of society, both citizens and residents of the public and private sectors.
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