The United Arab Emirates has announced public and private sector holidays for 2025! Dates and other details inside

Who doesn’t like holidays? Especially the planned ones! Residents of the United Arab Emirates can already plan for the next year, as the government has announced holidays for 2025. Here is the entire text of the resolution issued by the government.

The United Arab Emirates announces public and private holidays for 2025

The UAE Cabinet has announced holidays for 2025 for both the public and private sectors. As per the resolution passed by the government, both the public and private sectors will be given a holiday on January 1, 2025. The Islamic New Year, Muharram 1, will also be observed as a holiday. However, the exact date in the Gregorian calendar has not yet been determined. In addition, an extended weekend from Shawaal 1-3 to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr and if Ramadan lasts 30 days, there will be an additional day off.

The UAE will have a day off on Dhu Al Hijjah 9 to mark Arafat Day. Then, from 10 to 12 Dhu Al Hijjah, there will be three days off to celebrate Eid Al-Adha. The resolution included the address Rabi Al Awwal 12, which commemorates the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. To commemorate Remembrance Day and the 54th UAE National Day, December 2 and 3, respectively, will be designated as holidays.

Any other days off can be postponed

The second part of the resolution states that, with the exception of Eid holidays, any of the official holidays referred to in Art. 1, may be postponed by decision of the Council of Ministers to Monday or Tuesday.

Pursuant to Art. 4 of the resolution, local governments may designate additional public holidays for their government bodies and institutions in exceptional cases or for other reasons. These days are not covered by this resolution. Pursuant to Art. 1 of the Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 27 of 2024, which concerns public holidays in the United Arab Emirates, information on subsequent public holidays was disclosed.

Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2019, Federal Law No. 33 of 2021, Federal Law No. 49 of 2022 and Federal Law No. 11 of 2017 have been reviewed prior to the publication of the resolution.

Also read: Mark your calendars now for 8 public holidays in the UAE in 2024!

So if you’re planning a vacation, pay attention to these dates!

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