Is Isra Wal Miraj a Public Holiday in the UAE? Find Out Here

No, Israa Wal Miraj is not a paid public holiday in the UAE.

Although it was previously listed on the UAE’s official public holiday calendar, Israa Wal Miraj was removed in 2019. This change coincided with the UAE Government’s decision to unify public and private sector holidays, streamlining the national holiday framework.

The next closest public holiday in the UAE will be Eid Al Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. In the UAE, Eid Al Fitr 2026 is expected to fall on Friday, March 20.

The UAE designates the first three days of Shawwal, the month following Ramadan, as public holidays. The total length of the Eid Al Fitr break may be extended depending on whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days.

Note: Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar and may change depending on moon sightings. Official announcements will be made closer to each date.