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It looks like we’ll have at least 12 public holidays in the UAE this year, with an additional day off if Ramadan is a 30-day month this year. The first long break of the year will be for Eid Al Fitr which comes after the month of Ramadan at the beginning of the Islamic Hijri calendar month of Shawwal. When are the UAE public holidays in 2025? January 1 2025: New Year’s Day; Ramadan 30: If Ramadan is a 30-day month; Shawwal 1: Eid Al Fitr holiday; Shawwal 2: Eid Al Fitr holiday; Shawwal 3: Eid Al Fitr holiday; Dhu Al Hijjah 9: Arafat Day; Dhu Al Hijjah 10: Eid Al Adha; Dhu Al Hijjah 11: Eid Al Adha; Dhu Al Hijjah 12: Eid Al Adha; Muharram 1 UAE Public Holidays 2025. This page contains a national calendar of all 2025 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. In 2025, the UAE will enjoy at least 12 public holidays, including the special occasions of Eid, Islamic New Year, and UAE National Day. This could mean a bonus day off if Ramadan spans 30 Discover when major holidays like Easter, Ramadan, and state observances fall in 2025, including daylight savings and Lent. With our guide on the 2025 public holidays in the UAE, you can stay up-to-date with all the long weekends and holidays in the upcoming year and plan your out-of-country trips well in advance! Some of the major public and private sector UAE holidays include Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha and the UAE National Day. These holidays will see many residents If Ramadan lasts 29 days: Eid Al Fitr will begin on Sunday, March 30, 2025, and the public holiday will run from Sunday, March 30, to Wednesday, April 2 – giving us a 4-day break. If Ramadan lasts 30 days: Eid Al Fitr will start on Monday, March 31, 2025, and the public holiday will last until Thursday, April 3 – giving us a 5-day break. A When is Ramadan 2025? Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025 (according to Saudi Arabia) and will end on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Eid al Fitr 2025 is expected to be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025. UAE residents will begin the new year with a public holiday. Wednesday, January 1, 2025, will be a day off for residents. Islamic holiday Eid Al Fitr that falls after the month of Ramadan Taking place annually on January 1, the first UAE public holiday of 2025 commemorates the arrival of the New Year. Spanning a period of 4 days, the second public holiday of 2025 celebrates Eid Al Fitr—commencing on the 29th day of Ramadan until the 3rd day of Shawwal. National Holiday: Apr 1: Tuesday: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) National Holiday: Apr 2: Wednesday: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) National Holiday: Apr 3: Thursday: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) National Holiday: Jun 5: Thursday: Arafat Day (Tentative Date) National Holiday: Jun 6: Friday: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date Maldives Public Holidays 2025 This page contains a national calendar of all 2025 public holidays for the Maldives. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. When the waning crescent is spotted by UAE astronomers, that will signify the final night of Ramadan – and the start of Eid Al Fitr 2025 (the next public holiday in the UAE). What is Ramadan? Ramadan is an annual month of fasting, worship, service and community gathering in the Islamic lunar calendar. Eid Al Fitr 2025. Per the latest announcements on Ramadan 2025 dates, public and private sector workers are likely to get a three-day holiday from Shawwal 1 to Shawwal 3, based on moonsighting. If Ramadan is for 30 days, the 30th day will be an official holiday added to the Eid Al Fitr holidays. Brunei Public Holidays 2025. This page contains a national calendar of all 2025 public holidays for Brunei. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Qatar Public Holidays 2025. This page contains a national calendar of all 2025 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Awal Ramadan 2025, 2026 and 2027 The first day of Ramadan, the “beginning” or “awal” of Ramadan, is a public holiday in the Malaysian states of Johor, Malacca, and Kedah. Year National Holiday: May 01, 2025: Thursday: Labour Day: National Holiday: May 12, 2025: Monday: Waisak Day (Birth of Lord Buddha) National Holiday: May 29, 2025: Thursday: Ascension Day (Kenaikan Isa Al-Masih, 39 Days after Easter Sunday) National Holiday: June 01, 2025: Sunday: Pancasila Day: National Holiday: Jun 06, 2025: Friday: Hari Raya If Ramadan is 29 days, the public holiday would be from Sunday March 30 until Tuesday April 1, making it a four-day weekend. The final UAE public holidays of 2025 combine two public holidays: Iftar is expected to happen at 6.25pm on the first day of Ramadan, eventually getting later each day until it is around 6.37pm on the last day of Ramadan. How School Holidays affect Ramadan 2025. This year the end of Ramadan and the Eid Al Fitr public holiday is likely to take place while students are on Spring Break.
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