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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
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:
- Orthodox New Year (AU) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (5 days, 20 hours)
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Time in Australia vs United Arab Emirates
Canberra, Australia time is 7:00 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates