⚖️ Legal Regulations

Employees are legally entitled to paid days off for major public holidays. Those required to work on holidays are compensated with alternative paid time off. A Cabinet resolution allows for the transfer of certain mid-week holidays to create long weekends, though this rule does not apply to Eid holidays. The public sector typically observes more holidays than the private sector.

📰 News

For 2026, the UAE has outlined two scenarios for the Eid Al Fitr holiday duration in the private sector, dependent on whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days. All Islamic holiday dates remain tentative, subject to official moon sighting confirmations. Recent years have seen significant events like the Abraham Accords and the Emirates Mars Mission.
For Ramadan 2026, the UAE announced reduced working hours for both public and private sector employees. Federal government hours are set from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Mon-Thu) and 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays, while private sector daily hours are reduced by two hours. Recent years have seen significant events like the Abraham Accords and the Mars mission impacting the national context.

💡 Insights

A common cultural practice in the US is strategically using vacation days to create long weekends, such as taking a Friday off after a Thursday holiday. The standard full-time work schedule is typically 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Many businesses offer 'floating holidays' or personal days in addition to the standard holiday schedule.
The standard weekend in the UAE is Friday and Saturday, aligning with Islamic tradition. Strategic planning around the holiday transfer rule can create extended breaks. The labor market is unique, with residency tied to employment visas, allowing for rapid adjustment to economic demand. The country is a major hub for business and tourism.
During Ramadan, typical workdays are reduced by two hours in the private sector. Federal employees have specific shortened schedules, such as 9am to 2:30pm Monday-Thursday and 9am to noon on Fridays. Many Islamic holidays are based on moon sightings, leading to tentative dates. Flexible and remote work arrangements are permitted within specified limits.

2026 Working days summary for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates has 251 working days in 2026. This is calculated from 365 total calendar days, minus 101 weekend days (Saturday-Sunday), and minus 13 holidays. The standard work week runs Monday through Friday.

251
Working Days
101
Weekend Days
13
Holidays

Monthly Breakdown

MonthWorkingWeekendHolidaysTotal
January 20 10 1 31
February 20 8 0 28
March 22 6 3 31
April 22 8 0 30
May 18 9 4 31
June 21 8 1 30
July 22 9 0 31
August 21 9 1 31
September 22 8 0 30
October 21 10 0 31
November 22 8 0 30
December 20 8 3 31
Total 251 101 13 365

2026 Calendar for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

January 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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New Year's Day
New Year's Day
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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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20
21
22
23
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25
26
27
28
29
30
31

20 working days, 10 weekend days, and 1 holiday in January 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

February 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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7
8
9
10
11
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13
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15
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17
18
19
20
21
22
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28

20 working days, 8 weekend days in February 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

March 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr
21
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr
22
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

22 working days, 6 weekend days, and 3 holidays in March 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

April 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

22 working days, 8 weekend days in April 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

May 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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5
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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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18
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20
21
22
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24
25
26
Day of Arafah
Day of Arafah
27
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha
28
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha
29
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha
30
31

18 working days, 9 weekend days, and 4 holidays in May 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

June 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Islamic New Year
Islamic New Year
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

21 working days, 8 weekend days, and 1 holiday in June 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

July 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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2
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4
5
6
7
8
9
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12
13
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15
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17
18
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20
21
22
23
24
25
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27
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30
31

22 working days, 9 weekend days in July 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

August 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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2
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4
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8
9
10
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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25
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
26
27
28
29
30
31

21 working days, 9 weekend days, and 1 holiday in August 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

September 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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9
10
11
12
13
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20
21
22
23
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25
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27
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30

22 working days, 8 weekend days in September 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

October 2026

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20
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31

21 working days, 10 weekend days in October 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

November 2026

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9
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27
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30

22 working days, 8 weekend days in November 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

December 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
Commemoration Day
Commemoration Day
2
National Day
National Day
3
National Day
National Day
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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25
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27
28
29
30
31

20 working days, 8 weekend days, and 3 holidays in December 2026 for Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Changelog

2026-05-17 22:24:21The holiday set for 2026 has been refined, resulting in a slight adjustment of names and the removal of one holiday.
2026-05-05 10:48:38The holiday set for 2026 has been expanded to include an additional observance while also refining the designation of existing holidays.

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