UAE Public Holidays in 2025: Start Planning Next Year’s Vacations Now…
Already plotting out your annual leave for next year? Wondering when Eid al-Fitr will fall? Bazaar Arabia shares a full list of next year’s expected days off here…
On the hunt for a full list of UAE private and public sector holiday dates for 2025? Bazaar Arabia shares the expected list of days here
As we return from summer break, we’ve already started counting down the days until our next holiday – which is sadly looking to be a few months away. The best way to beat the post-summer blues? Start planning your next trip.
While there are a few days on the calendar for the rest of 2024 to bookmark for this year, we’ve also compiled a list of 2025’s expected private and public sector holiday dates for UAE residents.
UAE Public and Private Sector Holidays in 2024: What Days Are Left?
Is the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday a public and private sector holiday in the UAE?
The Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday is listed as one of the UAE official holidays. This year it will fall on 2 Rabi’ Awwal 1446 AH – which is expected to be Sunday, September 15th, 2024.
In the past, when holidays fall on the weekend (such as with Islamic New Year, which took place on Saturday, July 6 through to Sunday, July 7), residents have not received an extra day off during the work week.
Therefore residents will need to wait to find out whether we’ll have the day off work.
When is the next public and private sector holiday in the UAE in 2024?
After the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday, the next confirmed public and private sector holiday will be National Day long weekend.
The UAE government has revealed that December 2nd and 3rd, 2024 will be a holiday for all residents for UAE Union Day, meaning we’ll need to wait until the last month of the year before having another break before the end of the year.
While it’s worth noting UAE holidays are subject to the moon sighting, Bazaar Arabia shares a full list of when we can expect to have some time off work next year…
UAE Public Holiday 2025 Dates: Expected Days Off Work for The Public and Private Sector
Wednesday, January 1, 2025: New Year’s Day
Traditionally New Year’s Day has been given as a day off work for both the public and private sector.
Monday, March 31, 2025 – Wednesday, April 2, 2025: Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin around Thursday, February 27, 2025 and will likely finish around Saturday, March 29 (subject to the moon sighting). Therefore UAE public and private sector workers can anticipate at least three days off, with possibly one more if Ramadan is 30 days long.
Friday, May 30, 2025: Arafat Day; Saturday, May 31 – Monday, June 2, 2025: Eid al-Adha
Friday, June 27, 2025: Islamic New Year
Monday, September 1, 2025: The Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday
Monday, December 1, 2025: Commemoration Day
Tuesday, December 2 – Wednesday, December 3, 2025: UAE Union Day (Formerly National Day)
Wondering what to do for the next long weekend in the UAE?
Looking to plan a staycation for the next UAE public and private sector holiday? See our list of the most luxe destinations the Emirates has to offer.
Or perhaps you’re looking to dine out with family and friends? From the best restaurants in Dubai to Abu Dhabi’s dining vibrant scene see a list of our favourite restaurants here.
For more information, please visit the Official Portal of the UAE Government.
