How can UAE residents maximise their annual leave in 2026 using public holidays without breaking any rules?

Thanks to the UAE’s transferable holiday system and well-spaced Islamic holidays, residents can stretch just 11 days of annual leave into nearly 39 days off in 2026, with smart planning around New Year’s Day, Eid Al Fitr in March, Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha in May, the Hijri New Year in June, the Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday in August, and UAE National Day in December. By strategically booking single days before or after public holidays—especially around long weekends—residents can turn short breaks into week-long escapes without draining their leave balance. What do you think—will you be planning your 2026 vacations around these holidays, or do you prefer taking time off spontaneously?

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