Ras Al Khaimah Public Holidays 2026 – City Holiday Schedule & Bank Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Ras Al Khaimah?

Public holidays observed in Ras Al Khaimah include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across United Arab Emirates, since Ras Al Khaimah doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah

Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Ras Al Khaimah. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Ras Al Khaimah.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Ras Al Khaimah follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day) on November 30) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Ras Al Khaimah.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah

This is United Arab Emirates's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on United Arab Emirates's country-level and Ras Al Khaimah holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Ras Al Khaimah as anywhere else in United Arab Emirates.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Ras Al Khaimah

These are United Arab Emirates's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on United Arab Emirates's country and Ras Al Khaimah holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Ras Al Khaimah just as everywhere else in United Arab Emirates.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day)	November 30	National Observance	Full Federal & Corporate Closure	u.ae
UAE National Day	December 2	National Day	Full Public & Private Sector Closure (Multi-day Statutory Holiday)	u.ae

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Ras Al Khaimah

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day)	Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on United Arab Emirates's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Ras Al Khaimah doesn't simply get skipped — United Arab Emirates's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 351,943 and running on the Asia/Dubai time zone, Ras Al Khaimah follows United Arab Emirates's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ras Al Khaimah Public Holidays

Are banks in Ras Al Khaimah closed on public holidays?

Yes. Ras Al Khaimah's bank branches follow United Arab Emirates's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.

What public holidays are observed in Ras Al Khaimah?

Public holidays observed in Ras Al Khaimah include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across United Arab Emirates, since Ras Al Khaimah doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Ras Al Khaimah?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Ras Al Khaimah so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in Ras Al Khaimah differ from other cities in United Arab Emirates?

No — public holidays in United Arab Emirates are set nationally, not city by city, so Ras Al Khaimah observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in United Arab Emirates. This page is a convenient Ras Al Khaimah-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Ras Al Khaimah use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Ras Al Khaimah runs on the Asia/Dubai time zone. Since United Arab Emirates's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Ras Al Khaimah's public holiday dates come from?

Ras Al Khaimah follows United Arab Emirates's national statutory holidays, published via u.ae — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Ras Al Khaimah Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day) (November 30)

📍 Ras Al Khaimah Quick Facts

State / Province: Ras Al Khaimah

Population: 351,943

Time Zone: Asia/Dubai

Coordinates: 25.7895°, 55.9432°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +04:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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