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Is Christmas a Public Holiday in UAE 2025?

Sweet candies, presents, tenderness, and happy faces—yes, it’s the time of Christmas. So, open your heart, coz Christmas is in the air. 

Last Updated: 21 Dec 2024

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Christmas in Dubai

Dubai offers a beautiful experience with festive decorations, markets, brunches and also insights of santa in the desert.

Best Christmas Food

On these festive vibes, you can explore various cuisines at international restaurants serving festive feats, from traditional roast dinners to menus that are Asian-inspired.

Is Christmas all about parties?

A Christmas party is a normal or common way to celebrate the festival; basically it’s all about time spent with family and friends and reflection as a true meaning of the holiday.

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    Jingle Bells… Jingle Bells… Jingle All the Way!!

    Yes, you heard right. Christmas has come to knock on our doors and we know you have started your preparation for this festive season. 

    We have just said goodbye to summer, and now we are ready to welcome Christmas in the UAE from the heart, but booking Christmas day outings can be a tough task. 

    Is Christmas a public holiday in the UAE? Are you the one who is wondering and asking the same question? Here it is:

    So, if you are looking forward to making plans near Christmas, don’t forget to check out Next Holidays, a travel agency in Dubai, UAE, for information on where to find Christmas markets, book festive brunches, and have fun with Santa in the city.

    Is Christmas a public holiday in Dubai?

    Christmas in the UAE will be an official business day. Some employers give Christmas leave in the UAE as a genuine gesture; there is no legal requirement to do so. The UAE is an Islamic country, and its public holidays are mainly based on the Islamic calendar. 

    The UAE still gets into the festive spirits with decorations of Christmas, special events, and Christmas brunches. Here, during the December holidays in the UAE many malls and hotels in Dubai, create a festive atmosphere by decorating Christmas trees, lights, and meet-and-greet with Santa Claus. 

    If you are looking for highlighted attractions during the Christmas season, then one of them is the Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market. You can go through unique gifts, savor relish festive treats, and enjoy live music performances. The market also features a stunning Christmas tree, creating a magical atmosphere for visitors of every age. The other famous Christmas attraction is considered the Dubai Winter Festival. 

    This can be a great opportunity to experience winter in the middle of the desert. Christmas holidays in the UAE can be family-friendly celebrations and a great evening out for you and your loved ones. Don’t wait and witness the beautiful fairy lights and decorations of different festive events as they captivate you with their magnificence.

    List of Public Holidays in UAE 2024




    Public Holiday

    		Date    
    January 1st
    Eid Al FitrApril 8-11
    Arafat DayJune 15                                                            
    Eid Al AdhaJune 16-19
    Islamic New YearJuly 7
    Prophet Muhammad’s BirthdaySeptember 15
    Commemoration Day                            December 1
    UAE National DayDecember 2

    Christmas is More than Just a Festive in Dubai!

    Brunches on Christmas are not the same as always. Wonder why? Try it by yourself!

    Fanciness is all around at Christmas in Dubai. Are you up?

    Coz we know that Christmas is not just about the Christmas tree ;)

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