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How to maximise annual leave in United Arab Emirates in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 36 days off in United Arab Emirates in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in United Arab Emirates, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 4 | Mon 4 Jan, Wed 6 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day, Laylat al-Mi'raj |
| 6 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 9 – Fri 12 Feb | First day of Ramadan |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 | 9 for 2 | Mon 8 Mar, Fri 12 Mar | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 15 May 2027 – 23 May 2027 | 9 for 3 | Wed 19 – Fri 21 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 29 May 2027 – 6 Jun 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 Jun | Islamic New Year |
| 7 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 9 – Fri 13 Aug | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 27 Nov 2027 – 5 Dec 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 29 Nov – Wed 1 Dec, Fri 3 Dec | National Day |
| 18 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 20 – Fri 24 Dec | Laylat al-Mi'raj |
Long weekends for one day of leave in United Arab Emirates, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027 | 5 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day, Laylat al-Mi'raj |
| 5 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | 4 | Fri 5 Feb | First day of Ramadan |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 | 6 | Mon 8 Mar | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 14 May 2027 – 18 May 2027 | 5 | Fri 14 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 4 Jun 2027 – 6 Jun 2027 | 3 | Fri 4 Jun | Islamic New Year |
| 13 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | 3 | Fri 13 Aug | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 2 Dec 2027 – 5 Dec 2027 | 4 | Fri 3 Dec | National Day |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 3 | Fri 24 Dec | Laylat al-Mi'raj |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 9 leave days give 28 days off across3 breaks of nine days or more:
- 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027: 10 days off, book Mon 4 Jan, Wed 6 – Fri 8 Jan
- 6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 8 Mar, Fri 12 Mar
- 15 May 2027 – 23 May 2027: 9 days off, book Wed 19 – Fri 21 May
See also: United Arab Emirates business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to United Arab Emirates holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in United Arab Emirates in 2027?
Up to 36 days off, by using the leave on 9 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in United Arab Emirates in 2027?
6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027: 9 days off for 2 leave days, around End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
How many long weekends can I make in United Arab Emirates in 2027?
9 long weekends cost just one leave day each.