Holidays and Islamic Events in the UAE
The following chart shows the major holidays and Islamic events in the UAE for the year 2010:
| Occasion | Duration | Gregorian Year 2010 | Hijri Year |
| New Year | 1 | 1 Jan 2010 | |
| Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday* | 1 | 26 Feb 2010 | 12 Rabi' al-awwal |
| Israa & Miaraj Night* | 1 | 9 Jul 2010 | 27 Rajab |
| Ramadan expected to begin* | 29/30 | 11 Aug 2010 | 1 Ramadan |
| Eid Al Fitr * | 3 | 10 Sep 2010 | 1 Shawwal |
| Arafat (Haj) Day* | 1 | 15 Nov 2010 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah |
| Eid Al Adha* | 3 | 16 Nov 2010 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah |
| UAE National Day | 2 | 2/3 Dec 2010 | |
| Hijri New Year's Day* | 1 | 7 Dec 2010 | 1 Muharram |
* Islamic holidays (exact date is subject to moon-sighting)