Eid al-Fitr
Season or date: Shawwal 1 (Islamic calendar)
Most joyous festival celebrating end of Ramadan fasting month
Festivals in UAE
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Eid al-Adha
Season or date: Dhu al-Hijjah 10 (Islamic calendar)
Pilgrimage and sacrifice festival with family meals and charity
UAE National Day
Season or date: December 2
National holiday celebrating federation formation. Grand fireworks and military parades
Dubai Shopping Festival
Season or date: January-February
Bargain event attracting shoppers from around the world
Dubai Food Festival
Season or date: February-March
Gourmet festival with food stalls and celebrity chef pop-ups
Al Dhafra Camel Festival
Season or date: December
Beautiful camel contest and Bedouin culture exhibition
Sharjah Light Festival
Season or date: February
Light and sound show using cultural properties as screens
Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix
Season or date: Late November
World Championship final race at Yas Marina Circuit
Hatta Honey Festival
Season or date: October
Outdoor sports and cultural events at mountain resort
Public holidays
- New Year (January 1)
- Prophet's Birthday
- Eve before Ramadan
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha
- Islamic New Year
- UAE National Day (December 2)