Dubai will host the Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie chocolate festival on 18-20 September.

United Arab Emirates: country’s borders status

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

National holidays in the UAE in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in the UAE in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year (السنة الجديدة);
• April 8, Monday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
• April 9, Tuesday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
• April 10, Wednesday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
• April 11, Thursday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
• April 12, Friday: Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
• June 15, Saturday: Arafat Day (عرفات يوم);
• June 16, Sunday: Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى);
• June 17, Monday: Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى);
• June 18, Tuesday: Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى);
• July 7, Sunday: Islamic New Year (رأس السنة الهجرية);
• September 15, Sunday: Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (عيد ميلاد النبي محمد);
• December 1, Sunday: Commemoration Day (يوم الاحتفال);
• December 2, Monday: National Day (اليوم الوطني);
• December 3, Tuesday: National Day (اليوم الوطني).