Quick answer: United Arab Emirates has 252 business days in 2024 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2024 through Dec 31, 2024.
Month-by-month business days (2024)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 |
| February | 21 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 0 |
| April | 17 | 5 |
| May | 23 | 0 |
| June | 18 | 4 |
| July | 23 | 1 |
| August | 22 | 0 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 23 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 20 | 2 |
Public holidays in 2024 (United Arab Emirates)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | New Year's Day |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Arafat (Hajj) Day |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jul 7, 2024 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| Sep 15, 2024 | Mouloud |
| Dec 2, 2024 | National Day |
| Dec 3, 2024 | National Day Holiday |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2024.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
17 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in United Arab Emirates in 2024?
United Arab Emirates has 252 working days in 2024 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2024 are excluded from the working-day total (about 14 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April has the fewest working days, with 17.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.