Thinking of a weekend getaway? Want to plan when you’d be home to receive your parcel? In that case BuzZzing tells you all you need to know about the next public holiday. In fact, let’s list out all the remaining holidays for the year (you’re welcome).

Eid holidays in the UAE are confirmed based on the moon-sighting tradition. The dates as per the Islamic Hijri calendar are from 29 Ramadan until 3 Shawwal 1443. Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. Based on calculations at this time, the corresponding dates on the Gregorian calendar are from April 30 (Saturday) to May 4 (Wednesday), 2022.

Taking place roughly 70 days after the end of Ramadan, Arafat Day marks the second day of Haj, or the pilgrimage. This day as per the Islamic calendar would fall on a Friday. 9 Dhu Al Hijjah 1443 is expected to fall on July 8, 2022 Eid Al Adha is observed on the day after Arafat Day, marking the conclusion of the pilgrimage to Mecca. The Hijri calendar dates for this holiday are 10 to 12 Dhu Al Hijjah 1443, which correspond to July 9 (Saturday) to July 11 (Monday), 2022. This would mean another long weekend (3 days) woohooo.

New Islamic Year

Marking the beginning of the new Islamic year 1444, this holiday is expected to fall on July 30, 2022, a Saturday. If you work on Saturdays, this can give you that much-needed extra day off. If you have a two-day weekend, and are already off work, you will not get an additional day off.

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) Birthday

The birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal. In Arabic, the holiday is referred to as Eid Al Mawlid Al Nabawi. This year, the holiday falls on a Saturday – October 8, 2022.

Commemoration Day and National Day

The UAE observes Commemoration Day on December 1 and it is marked by a day off for employees in the country. This is followed by National Day celebrations on December 2 and 3. December 1 is a Thursday so you are likely to get a four-day weekend.

There you go, that’s all the holidays this year. What plans have you got in store?