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Public & Private Holidays in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) are announced by the government at the beginning of every new year. The Hijri calendar is the official reference to determine the Islamic occasions in the region; dates such as the beginning of Ramadan, Eid or Hajj, all of which are determined based on the sighting of the moon. List of holidays. Following is the list of public holidays for the year 2024 applicable to both, public and private sectors. New Year Day: 1 January; Eid Al Fitr: From 29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal 1445 AH (4 days) Arafah day and Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice): From 9 to 12 Dhu al Hijjah 1445 AH (4 days) Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year): 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 This page contains a national calendar of all 2024 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Visit u.ae for the original release. 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. It looks like we’ll have at least 12 public holidays in the UAE in 2025, with an additional day off if Ramadan is a 30-day month like it was in 2024. MORE: These are all the predicted Eid holidays in 2025. The announcement was made in the UAE’s official gazette in May last year following a review of several federal laws in the constitution. According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society Ramadan 2025 in the UAE will fall on or around Saturday, March 1, 2025. Eid Al Fitr If Ramadan lasts 29 days, the UAE can expect a 4-day public holiday. If it extends to 30 days, the break will likely stretch to 5 days. Also read: UAE: AED 500 Fines You Can Get During Ramadan. What To Expect In The UAE For The Eid Al Fitr Public Holiday. The UAE typically grants public holidays from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. Based on this: The UAE celebrates several occasions and holidays; some are national, Islamic and public. The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments is the State’s Islamic reference and sustainable Waqf (endowment) development powerhouse. Other religions are practised freely in the UAE. The UAE government has announced the official holidays for private sector employees across the country on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The break will begin on Monday, April 8 and last till 3 The UAE's banking sector will mark Eid Al Fitr holidays from 29th of Ramadan till 3rd of Shawwal. The banks are scheduled to resume work on the 4th of Shawwal, UAE Barq reported on Monday. See also: upcoming public holidays in Middle East, Oman, OPEC, Saudi Arabia and worldwide. This page contains the list of upcoming UAE (United Arab Emirates) public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, regional public holidays, non-working national holidays and sectorial holidays from February 2025 to January 2026. UAE Public Holidays 2023 This page contains a national calendar of all 2023 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. The government had earlier confirmed a week-long holiday for public sector employees The UAE public holidays in 2025 mix fixed and Islamic holidays. This list covers all big events. It helps everyone plan their year. The UAE work schedule in 2025 will change with these holidays. There will be many chances for breaks and cultural fun. Confirmed Fixed Date Holidays. Several fixed-date holidays are in the UAE bank holidays 2025. Ramadan Working Hours. During Ramadan, banks will operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Money transfer centers and payment service providers will have slightly longer hours, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The next UAE public holiday will be for Eid Al Fitr. Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, and begins on Ramadan 29 and ends on 3 Shawaal, as per the Islamic calendar.The corresponding dates on Tuesday December 3: National Day holiday (confirmed) UAE public holidays in 2024: Eid Al Fitr Save the dates for the UAE public holidays in 2024. After New Year’s Day, the first key UAE public holiday is Eid Al Fitr, which immediately follows Ramadan. Ramadan in Dubai in 2024 began on Monday March 11 and ended on Tuesday April 9.
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