Uae Islamic New Year Holiday 2024. Authorities have confirmed that sunday, july 7, will be a paid public holiday for both public and private sector employees to mark the islamic new year, according to the ministry of. The advent of the islamic new year, marking muharram 1 in the lunar calendar, is anticipated to grace the uae on sunday, july 7, 2024, welcoming new beginnings and reflections on the journey ahead.

July 7 will be a paid holiday for private sector employees in the uae, it was announced on tuesday. The hijri new year marks the first day.