Holidays and Islamic Events in the UAE
The following chart shows the major holidays and Islamic events in the UAE for the year 2012:
| Occasion | Duration | Gregorian Year 2012 | Hijri Year |
| New Year | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 7 Safar |
| Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday* | 1 | 4 Feb 2012 | 12 Rabi' Al-awwal |
| Israa & Miaraj Night* | 1 | 17 Jun 2012 | 27 Rajab |
| Ramadan expected to begin* | 29/30 | 20 Jul 2012 | 1 Ramadan |
| Eid Al Fitr * | 3 | 19 Aug 2012 | 1 Shawwal |
| Arafat Day* | 1 | 25 Oct 2012 | 9 Dhu Al-Hijjah |
| Eid Al Adha* | 3 | 26 Oct 2012 | 10 Dhu Al-Hijjah |
| Hijri New Year's Day* | 1 | 15 Nov 2012 | 1 Muharram |
| UAE National Day | 2 | 2/3 Dec 2012 |
* Islamic holidays (exact date is subject to moon-sighting)