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 |
|---|---|---|
| World Press Freedom Day | Sunday, May 03 | 0 minutes |
| Rhode Island Independence Day | Monday, May 04 | 4 hours, 27 minutes |
| Lag BaOmer | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 day, 4 hours |
| National Nurses Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 2 days, 4 hours |
| National Day of Prayer | Thursday, May 07 | 3 days, 4 hours |
| Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War | Friday, May 08 | 4 days, 4 hours |
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:
- World Press Freedom Day (US) Sun, May 03, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs United Arab Emirates
Washington D.C., United States time is 10:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates