The Federal Government of Pakistan has officially announced the office timings for government employees during the holy month of Ramadan 2025.The new schedule aims to accommodate fasting employees while ensuring the smooth functioning of public services. Therefore, during months other than Ramadan, employees work eight hours a day. Specifically, they work from 7:30am to 3:30pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 7:30am to 12:00 on Fridays. Federal employees to work reduced hours over holy month The office timing has been fixed after considering the Sehri and Iftar timings, the notice said. Offices will run from 9am to 3:30pm on working days (Sunday to Thursday) with a 15-minute Zuhr The government has rearranged the office timing for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan from 9am to 3:30pm for all government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous organisations. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Monday. Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on Saturday, March 1 according to astronomers Significance of Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr 2025 Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims, dedicated to spiritual reflection, prayer, and community bonding. It commemorates the time when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. The month culminates in Eid ul-Fitr, a joyous festival marked by special prayers, feasting, and charitable giving. Learn about the new working hours set by the Establishment Division for federal government offices during Ramazan. The schedule aims to accommodate fasting individuals while maintaining The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced the 2025 Ramadan working hours for the public sector. This year, government employees will work from 9am until 2.30pm from Monday to Thursday and from 9am until noon on Fridays. The office timings are expected to be observed from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for offices open five days a week while it would be from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for offices open six days a week. On Friday, the working hours of federal government offices are expecting to fixed as, 9:00 am to 12.30 pm. As Ramadan begins, Qatar’s financial institutions, government offices, hospitals, malls, and other establishments adjust their hours to accommodate the Holy Month. The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team gives you a guide to help you plan your days efficiently and make the most of Ramadan 2025 in Qatar Many free zones in the UAE also follow the Federal Labour Law. Therefore, employees in these areas also enjoy the reduced working hours during Ramadan. 6. Ramadan Office Timings in UAE 2025. Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on March 1st, as announced by the UAE’s moon-sighting committee. The last 10 days of Ramadan are forecasted to be hotter, with daytime temperatures rising significantly. Office hours. During Ramadan 2025, it is anticipated that federal government offices will reduce their working hours by two to three hours. For offices operating five days a week, the new timings are expected to be from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The government has set new office timings for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan for the government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous organizations. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification on Monday in this regard, BSS reports. Complete guide to school timings during Ramadan 2025 in Pakistan. Check updated Ramzan schedules for single and double-shift schools in Punjab and Sindh. 1. Ramadan Office Timings in UAE. Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on March 1st, as announced by the UAE’s moon-sighting committee. This holy month brings significant changes to daily routines, including reduced working hours for both public and private sectors. Timings for both school and work are shortened for the month. Typically, school hours are shortened by two hours. Government offices as well as private sector companies also alter their working hours. Government Office Timings. During Ramadan, government offices in Dubai and across the UAE typically operate with reduced working hours. Based on previous years’ trends, the following schedule is expected: Government Sector: Offices are likely to open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, reducing the standard eight-hour workday to five hours. This The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has officially confirmed the working hours for the private sector during Ramadan in 2025. The announcement was made on social media, following the update from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources regarding public sector working hours.
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