The UAE’s 2025 calendar clusters around Eid and National Day—perfect for luxury staycations, desert adventures, or quick hops to the Indian Ocean. This guide lists confirmed and projected holidays so you can attach leave with confidence.
2025 public holiday highlights
| Holiday | Date | Day | Quick inspiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 Jan | Wed | Kick off 2025 with a Dubai Marina rooftop brunch |
| Eid al-Fitr | 30–31 Mar | Sun–Mon | Pair with Maldives overwater villas or Musandam fjord cruises |
| Arafat & Eid al-Adha | 5–6 Jun | Thu–Fri | Escape to Ras Al Khaimah desert resorts or Salalah’s khareef |
| Islamic New Year | 27 Jun | Fri | Extend for a wellness retreat at AlUla or UAE mountain glamping |
| Commemoration & National Day | 1–2 Dec | Mon–Tue | Celebrate with Abu Dhabi cultural festivals or a winter sun break in Seychelles |
Planner tips
- Open the UAE 2025 planner and highlight Eid months to compare staycation vs travel options.
- Shortlist your favourite itineraries so you can track leave and share with family or friends.
- Wanderlust shuffle drops fresh ideas every visit—from desert glamping to European Christmas markets.
Seasonal suggestions
- Ramadan & Eid: Focus on luxury iftar feasts, desert stargazing, and Maldives snorkelling.
- Summer monsoon breaks: Use Eid al-Adha to visit Salalah, Georgia’s mountains, or Swiss alpine lakes.
- Year-end festivals: National Day fireworks pair beautifully with Al Ain heritage tours or Muscat city breaks.
Stay tuned—HolidayStacker refreshes the planner as the UAE cabinet finalises holiday announcements.