Public holidays are
the best time to soak in the culture and participate in festivities of the visiting
destination. If Dubai is on your mind, let’s us tell you that UAE public holidays have their own charm and vacationing during these times is
something special. As we enter 2024, it is important to prepare for the
enjoyments that come with downtime celebrations. Therefore, checking public holidays
announced by the UAE government is crucial to enjoy the celebrations and
festivities. So, plan your Dubai vacation considering this list of public
holidays in Dubai 2024.
Schools, organizations,
and even the government know that it’s practically impossible for all to be
present on the first day of the year after New Year celebration that goes on
for the better part of previous night. That’s why to mark the beginning of the New
Year, and allow people to reflect and revive, the first day of the year is
declared a public holiday. If you are in Dubai for the New Year’s Eve, witness
how Dubai embraces new year.
Birthday of
Muhammad the Prophet – March 7,2024 (Thursday)
The birthday of
Muhammad the Prophet is celebrated with lots of respect and immense
spirituality. All the religious places in the city hold spiritual gatherings
and lectures. The entire streets turn into a hub of celebration with parades
and reciting of Islamic songs. The kind of energy you can witness on the street
will leave you spell-bind. This is the time when you can enjoy traditional
foods and sweets. People also engage in
charity to honour the Prophet.
Eid al-Fitr – April
10, 2024 (Tuesday)
Eid al-Fitr marks the
end of the fasting period of Ramadan. Every year, this day is celebrated on
different dates depending on moonsighting. Every Muslim country has a committee
that sets the date of the festival. Every year, astronomers study the journey
of the moon and predict a date. According to one such predictions, Eid al-Fitr is
expected to fall on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. On this day, the entire city
turns spiritual, and you can see people going to mosque, and several charitable
events across the city. People listen to sermon called khutba that is delivered
in mosques. After attending their spiritual duties, they invite friends for lunch
or dinner.
Arafat Day – May 2,
204 (Thursday)
This is one of the biggest
Dubai public holidays that occurs before Eid al-Adha and has much
religious significance. Arafat is
mountain located near the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The Arafat Day
is observed to mark the second day of Hajj, which is a pilgrimage every Muslim has
to take once in their lifetime. This is the day when the locals take some time out
to engage in silent moments and enjoy the unity that marks Dubai during this
period.
Eid al-Adha – May
3, (Friday)
Familiarly, referred
to as the Festival of Sacrifice; Eid al-Adha celebrates family ties and
goodwill. According to last month of the Muslim lunar calendar, this pious day falls
on the tenth day. That’s why the date of Eid al-Adha keeps changing every year.
As this is a family occasion, people wake up early and go to the mosque to attend
special prayer. After the prayer, they engage in feast with friends and family
members.
Hijri New Year’s
Day - May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Marked with prayers
and reflections, this day welcomes the Islamic New Year. Relish the celebration
of a new Islamic year in harmony with Dubai’s cultural diversity. Locals mark
this festival by attending prayer in the mosques. On this day, like all others,
Muslims make resolutions and exchange gifts and cards with each other.
Commemoration Day –
Nov 30,2024 (Saturday)
Commemoration Day is a
public holiday in UAE, and it is dedicated to remembering its martyrs. This
day, the Emiratis remember the people who had committed their lives in various
fields such as civil, military, and humanitarian and attained martyrdom. People
pay tributes to the martyrs and hold special prayers.
UAE National Day –
December 2, Monday
Planning a Dubai trip
during the UAE National Day is must as you will get to enjoy many things on
this day. Being a part of this proud moment will allow you to witness the true
spirit of the Union. Ending the year with patriotic spirit, UAE National Day is
a day of celebration for its unity and development. Share the celebrations,
full of parades and fireworks as Dubai celebrates this auspicious moment. This Dubai
public holiday is celebrated with lots of pomp by both the locals and tourists.
In short, the public
holidays in Dubai 2024 will offer a range of experiences that cater to both
cultural events and moments of happiness and thoughtfulness. Encompassing the
festive ambiance of New Year’s Day as well as UAE National Days, this list
represents Dubai cultural mosaic. Therefore, be prepared and enjoy the events
and festivities. Just note that the dates of some of the public holidays may
change especially, religious festivals. That’s why, re-confirm the dates of
public holidays before making your travel plan.
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