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What's open on Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) 2027 in United Arab Emirates?

Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) falls on 2027-06-06. New Year's Day closes banks and government offices; most supermarkets and shops either open with reduced hours or stay shut for the day.

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Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

7 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Carrefour UAE Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 carrefouruae.com
Lulu Hypermarket Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 luluhypermarket.com
BinSina Pharmacy Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 binsina.ae
ADNOC Estimate	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-08-23 adnoc.ae
ENOC Estimate	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-08-23 enoc.com
Emirates Post Estimate	Post & Parcel Lockers	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 emiratespost.ae
Emirates NBD Estimate	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 emiratesnbd.com

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) in United Arab Emirates?

New Year's Day closes banks and government offices; most supermarkets and shops either open with reduced hours or stay shut for the day. Confirmed open chains include: Carrefour UAE, Lulu Hypermarket, BinSina Pharmacy, ADNOC, ENOC. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) 2027?

Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) falls on 2027-06-06 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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