Private sector workers in the UAE will have a paid day off on Friday, June 27, in observance of the Islamic New Year, which marks the start of Hijri year 1447 AH.
Those with a Saturday-Sunday weekend will enjoy an extended break from June 27 to June 29, resulting in a three-day weekend. Normal work is expected to resume on Monday, June 30.
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Public sector employees in the UAE will also receive the same days off. This comes as part of the country’s unified holiday policy, which guarantees equal time off for both public and private sector workers throughout the year.
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The Islamic New Year break follows shortly after the extended Eid Al Adha holidays that residents celebrated earlier in June.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has confirmed that the holiday applies to all private sector employees across the UAE.
The Islamic, or Hijri, calendar follows the lunar cycle, with the New Year starting on the first day of Muharram, its first month.
This date aligns with the UAE Cabinet’s approved list of official holidays for 2025.
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