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 |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week, 2 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Recreation Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Melbourne Cup Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Thanksgiving Day | Wednesday, November 25 | 1 month |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months |
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:
- Halloween (AU) Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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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