UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and more GCC nations have revealed the dates for Eid, National Day and also even more public holidays in 2023
Public holidays in the UAE, Saudi Arabia as well as across the GCC are a mix of spiritual observations and also days national celebration as well as acknowledgment.
While public and also economic sectors in all nations provide holidays for occasions such as Eid, there specify observations only recognised in specific nations.
It implies that keeping track of every country’s public vacation as well as dates of organization can be intricate.
Celebrations such as a nationwide day of each individual nation are based upon a historical event as well as are observed on a collection day each year, depending on the country.
Religious observations, such as Eid Al Adha and Eid Al Fitr, on the other hand are based upon a lunar schedule and also the date changes every year.
The overview below is intended as a guide just, precise dates and also regards undergo change depending upon moon-sighting boards as well as Governments in each country.
UAE public holidays in 2023
According to a post shared by the government in November, the complying with is the full checklist of vacations in the UAE for next year:
- Gregorian New Year: January 1
- Eid Al Fitr: Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 (Expected April 20-23).
- Arafat Day: Dhul Hijjah 9 (Anticipated June 27).
- Eid Al Adha: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Anticipated June 28 June 30).
- Hijri New Year: July 21.
- Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday celebration: September 29.
- National Day: December 2-3.
Saudi Arabia public holidays in 2023
Public vacations in Saudi Arabia in 2023 stand for a mix of social and also religious observations.
- Establishing Day 2023: February 23.
- Eid Al Fitr 2023: Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 (Expected April 20-23).
- Arafat Day 2023: Dhul Hijjah 9 (Expected June 27).
- Eid Al Adha 2023: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Anticipated June 28 June 30).
- Saudi Arabia National Day: September 23.
Qatar public holidays in 2023
Public vacations in Qatar in 2023 stand for a combination of social as well as spiritual regards.
- National Sports Day 2023: February 14.
- Eid Al Fitr 2023: Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 (Anticipated April 20-23).
- Arafat Day 2023: Dhul Hijjah 9 (Expected June 27).
- Eid Al Adha 2023: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Expected June 28 June 30).
- National Day: December 18.
Oman public holidays in 2023
Oman’s Sultan Haitham container Tarik released a Royal Decree No 88/2022 specifying the days of main holidays for 2023.
- Hijri New Year (Muharram 1st).
- Prophet’s birthday celebration (12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal).
- Isra and also Miraj (27th of the month of Rajab).
- National Day (November 18-19).
- The day the Sultan presumed the reins of power in the nation (January 11).
- Eid Al Fitr: Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 (Anticipated April 20-23).
- Eid Al Adha 2023: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Anticipated June 27 June 30).
Bahrain public holidays in 2023
Public holidays in Bahrain in 2023 stand for a mixture of cultural and religious observances.
- Eid Al Fitr 2023: Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 (Expected April 20-23).
- Arafat Day 2023: Dhul Hijjah 9 (Expected June 27).
- Eid Al Adha 2023: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Anticipated June 28 June 30).
- Work Day: May 1.
- Hijri New Year: July 21.
- Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday celebration: September 29.
- National Day: December 16.
Kuwait public holidays in 2023
Kuwait public vacations in 2023 have been announced, according to the state-run Kuwait News Firm.
- Al-Israa wal Miraaj (Prophet’s Ascension) 2023: February 18.
- National Day: February 25.
- National Day: February 26.
- Eid Al Fitr 2023: Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 (Expected April 20-23).
- Arafat Day 2023: Dhul Hijjah 9 (Expected June 27).
- Eid Al Adha 2023: Dhul Hijjah 10-12 (Anticipated June 28 June 30).
- Hijri New Year: July 21.
- Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: September 29.
- When vacations drop on a weekend break, Friday to Sunday depending upon the nation concerned, employers might use a day in lieu.
Last Updated: 30 January 2023
