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Holidays

Travel tips, destination ideas and insights on making the most of seasonal holidays around the world

Eid Al Adha fireworks display at Yas Bay Waterfront on the first day of Eid. Victor Besa / The National

Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations

UAEJune 06, 2025

A child cools down at a water fountain in Dubai. AFP

Rain expected for UAE Eid Al Adha staycations

UAEJune 05, 2025

UAE workers will be granted a long weekend for Eid Al Adha. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday announced for private sector

UAEMay 29, 2025

Strategically planning annual leave around UAE national holidays could get you up to 51 days off in 2025. Getty Images

UAE holidays in 2025: How to maximise days off within minimum leave

TravelMarch 23, 2025

People dance as coloured powder is thrown during Lathmar Holi celebrations in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Reuters

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Holi 2025: All you need to know about the festival of colour

LifestyleMarch 14, 2025

People greet each other after attending the Eid Al Fitr prayer at Nad Al Hammar Eid Musalla in Dubai in May 2022. The first day of Eid Al Fitr 2025 is expected to fall on Monday, March 31, the Emirates Astronomical Society has said. EPA

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When is Eid Al Fitr 2025 expected to start in the UAE?

UAEMarch 13, 2025

Public holidays such as Eid Al Fitr are traditionally celebrated with fireworks in the UAE, as this display from Abu Dhabi Corniche illustrates. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE public holidays to look out for in the rest of 2025

UAEFebruary 28, 2025

A cannon at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is fired to mark the end of a day's fasting during Ramadan last year. Victor Besa / The National

When is Ramadan 2025 expected to start in the UAE?

UAEFebruary 12, 2025

A woman looks at a decorative scroll at the Lunar New Year 'Tet' market in Hanoi, Vietnam. AP photo

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Chinese New Year 2025: What’s in store for the Year of the Snake?

LifestyleJanuary 29, 2025

Burj Khalifa's New Year's Eve fireworks are an annual highlight. AFP

UAE New Year's Day holiday confirmed for public and private sectors

UAEDecember 20, 2024

UAE schoolchildren will be joining in with this year's National Day celebrations. Chris Whiteoak / The National

When is the Eid Al Etihad National Day holiday?

UAENovember 29, 2024

Tourists on Mai Khao Beach in Thailand. The rise of AI will improve travellers' booking experiences, according to experts. Getty Images

Where will artificial intelligence take the global travel industry?

TechnologyNovember 15, 2024

Relaxing on Dubai's Kite Beach on a public holiday. Sunday, September 15, is a public and private sector public holiday to mark the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday. Pawan Singh / The National

Private sector holiday confirmed for Prophet Mohammed’s birthday

UAESeptember 09, 2024

Public sector employees across the UAE will have a day off on September 15 to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed. Rajesh Korde / The National

UAE announces public sector holiday for Prophet Mohammed’s birthday

UAESeptember 07, 2024

Even after the winter snow clears, the French mountains remain a stunning destination for outdoor activities. Photo: Club Med

Summer in a ski resort? Why a family stay in the Alps makes sense

TravelAugust 08, 2024

Sana Ahmed, pictured in Paris, has faced travel setbacks this year. Photo: Sana Ahmed

UAE residents face Schengen visa delays and shorter stays

UAEJuly 19, 2024

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