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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Day | Sunday, October 18 | 0 minutes |
| Alaska Day | Monday, October 19 | 12 hours, 15 minutes |
| World Development Information Day | Saturday, October 24 | 5 days, 12 hours |
| World Day for Audiovisual Heritage | Tuesday, October 27 | 1 week, 1 day |
| World Stroke Day | Thursday, October 29 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Nevada Day | Friday, October 30 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week, 5 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 6 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 2026/2024:
- Alaska Day (US) Sun, Oct 18, 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