By dubailife 
Everyone’s asking the same question: when is the next public holiday in the UAE?
For those unfamiliar with it, the UAE’s holiday schedule can be a bit tricky to understand, as the dates shift based on the Islamic calendar. If you’re feeling uncertain about when the public holidays in 2024 will occur and when you’ll next have a day off, here’s a guide to help you out.
**Upcoming Public Holiday in the UAE**
The next public holiday in the UAE is the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday, anticipated to fall on a weekend (September 15). While holidays that land on a weekend are sometimes observed on a weekday, we’ll need to wait and see if that happens this time.
**Next Holiday: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday**
– **Predicted Date:** Sunday, September 15
– **Time Off Work:** Since the holiday falls on a Sunday, most residents may not get a day off, but this is yet to be confirmed.
**Upcoming UAE Holidays in 2024**
– **Sunday, September 15 (Predicted):** Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday
– **Monday, December 2:** National Day
– **Tuesday, December 3:** National Day Holiday
After the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, the next confirmed public holiday that will grant residents time off is National Day. On December 2 and 3, a four-day weekend is assured to celebrate the UAE’s formation.
The reason most public holiday dates in the UAE remain unconfirmed until shortly before they occur is due to the differences between the Islamic and Gregorian calendars. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is based on solar years with a consistent length of 365 or 366 days, the Hijri calendar follows the lunar cycles, with each month lasting 29 or 30 days. This causes Islamic holidays to shift each year.
Source : timeoutdubai