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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 days, 17 hours |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 4 days, 17 hours |
| National Close the Gap Day | Thursday, March 19 | 6 days, 17 hours |
| Hari Raya Puasa | Friday, March 20 | 1 week |
| Harmony Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 3 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
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:
- Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (AU) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (2 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