UAE public holidays for 2014 announced by Abu Dhabi government

Click here for the list of 2015 public holidays in the UAE.

The Abu Dhabi Government has announced on its website a list of public holidays for 2014.
Federal ministries, public departments and institutions will be closed on the following holidays:
. January 1, New Year's Day
. January 12, the Prophet's birthday
. May 26, Israa and Miraj night [Updated May 13, 2014]
. June 29, Ramadan [Updated June 18, 2014]

. July 28, Eid Al Fitr [Updated July 20, 2014]
. October 3, Arafat Day [Updated September 25, 2014]
. October 4, Eid Al Adha [Updated September 25, 2014]
. October 25, Hijri New Year [Updated October 20, 2014]
. December 2 and 3, National Day [Updated November 7, 2014]
- Public sector holidays confirmed here
- Private sector holidays announced
* Dates for Islamic holidays are estimates, and the holidays, which are based on the phases of the moon, will be announced once the moon is sighted.
This page will be updated throughout the year with the latest news as it is announced including links to stories that include the relevant dates for both the public and private sector in the UAE.
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