United States Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
United States Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
United States Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following UAE and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Town Meeting Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 0 minutes |
| Employee Appreciation Day | Friday, March 06 | 1 day, 21 hours |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 3 days, 21 hours |
| World Kidney Day | Thursday, March 12 | 1 week |
| Friday the 13th | Friday, March 13 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Lailat al-Qadr | Sunday, March 15 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Evacuation Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 week, 5 days |
| International Day of Happiness | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
United States currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for United States?
UAE citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in United Arab Emirates for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The U.S. representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- Town Meeting Day (US & US) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs United Arab Emirates
Washington D.C., United States time is 11:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates