Australia Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
Australia Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Australia Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following UAE and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 days, 1 hour |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| National Sorry Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Trinity Sunday | Sunday, May 31 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday, June 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Queensland Day | Saturday, June 06 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
Australia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Australia?
UAE citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Australia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Australia in United Arab Emirates for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Australian representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Australian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (AU) Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 days, 4 hours)
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Time in Australia vs United Arab Emirates
Canberra, Australia time is 6:00 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates