United Arab Emirates: restrictions and entry requirements 2023

United Arab Emirates: country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in UAE in 2023

Public holidays and festivals in UAE in 2023. Non-working days:

• January 1, Sunday: New Year (السنة الجديدة)
• April 20, Thursday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر)
• March 21, Friday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر)
• March 22, Saturday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر)
• April 23, Sunday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر)
• June 27, Tuesday: Arafat Day (عرفات يوم)
• June 28, Wednesday: Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى)
• June 29, Thursday: Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى)
• June 30, Friday: Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى)
• July 21, Friday: Islamic New Year (رأس السنة الهجرية)
• September 29, Friday: Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (عيد ميلاد النبي محمد)
• December 1, Friday: Commemoration Day (يوم الاحتفال)
• December 2, Saturday: National Day (اليوم الوطني)
• December 3, Sunday: National Day (اليوم الوطني)