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 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following UAE and U.S. holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 0 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 hour, 26 minutes |
| World Braille Day | Sunday, January 04 | 3 days, 1 hour |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 5 days, 1 hour |
| International Programmers' Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 6 days, 1 hour |
| Stephen Foster Memorial Day | Tuesday, January 13 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| World Religion Day | Sunday, January 18 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Confederate Heroes' Day | Monday, January 19 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
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 2025/2024:
- New Year's Eve (US) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (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