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Your Handy Guide to UAE Public Holidays in 2025: Plan Your Year with these Key Dates!

Public holidays are the perfect opportunity to relax, celebrate, and connect with cultural traditions! As we step into 2025, here’s everything you need to know about the UAE’s official holidays, their dates, and important tips to keep in mind for smooth planning.

The 2025 UAE Holiday Calendar for Public and Private Sectors

Holiday Hijri Date Gregorian Date Duration
New Year’s Day 1st Rajab 1st January 2025 1 day
Eid Al Fitr 1st to 3rd Shawwal 30th March to 1st April 3 days★
Arafat Day 9th Dhul Hijjah 5th June 2025 1 day
Eid Al Adha 10th to 12th Dhul Hijjah 6th June to 8th June 3 days
Hijri New Year 1st Muharram 26th June 2025 1 day
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday 12th Rabi Al Awwal 4th September 2025 1 day
National Day 11th to 12th Jumada Al-Akhirah 2nd to 3rd December 2 days

★ If the holy month of Ramadan completes 30 days, then the 30th day shall be an official holiday to be added to the Eid Al Fitr holiday,

Top Tips for Navigating UAE Public Holidays

  1. Keep an Eye on Announcements: Gregorian dates for Islamic holidays can shift slightly depending on the moon sighting. Stay updated through official announcements from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
  2. Plan Ahead for Long Weekends: Official holidays may be, by virtue of a cabinet resolution be moved to beginning or the end of the week. However, this shall not apply to (a) Eid holidays, and/or (b) if such official holiday falls on a weekend or another official holiday.

Wrap-Up

Holidays in the UAE are about more than just days off. They’re moments to honor tradition, connect with loved ones, and rejuvenate. So, mark these dates in your calendar, stay updated on lunar announcements, and get ready to make the most of your 2025 public holidays!

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