Overview of 15 public holidays and observances in United Arab Emirates for 2008, including 15 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in United Arab Emirates 2007 · Public holidays in United Arab Emirates 2009 · Calendar 2008
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Tuesday) | New Year's Day |
| (Thursday) | Islamic New Year |
| (Thursday) | Prophet's Birthday |
| (Wednesday) | Isra and Mi'raj |
| (Wednesday) | Eid al-Fitr |
| (Thursday) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| (Friday) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| (Monday) | Commemoration Day |
| (Tuesday) | National Day |
| (Wednesday) | National Day (2nd day) |
| (Sunday) | Day of Arafah |
| (Monday) | Eid al-Adha |
| (Tuesday) | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| (Wednesday) | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| (Monday) | Islamic New Year |