Jump forward to Dubai Public Holidays in 2021
Looking to plan your trip around Dubai’s public holidays? Here’s a guide of what to expect in 2020 in Dubai:
- Gregorian New Year: 1 January 2020 (1 day)
- Eid Al Fitr: From last day of the Islamic month of Ramadan to 3 Shawwal* (approx 23 to 26 May – 4 days)
- Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice): From 9 to 12 Dhu al Hijjah* (approx 30 July to August 2020 – 4 days)
- Hijri New Year: 1 Muharram* (23 August in 2020 – 1 day)
- The Prophet’s Mohammed birthday: 29 October in 2020
- Commemoration Day: 1 December 2020 (1 day)
- National Day: 2 and 3 December (2 days)
*Islamic holidays are determined according to moon sighting.
Hijri Calendar to Gregorian Calendar
The Hijri Calendar moves forward by approximately 10 days more than the Gregorian Calendar every year. There is a good translation tool here from IslamicFinder.org to understand when important days on the Hijri Calendar will translate to:
Prayer Times in Dubai
You can also check out our guide here to the daily prayer times in Dubai. There isn’t much you need to do as a non-Muslim tourist at prayer times, but it has some great tips on understanding exactly WHAT is happening and WHY. We also share some extra pointers on how you can have a more immersive Islamic experience during your trip to Dubai.