Following Eid Al Etihad celebrations for UAE National Day people in the country have enjoyed the final public holiday of the year.
The extended weekend break followed a number of celebrations throughout the year, with holidays for the public and private sector for occasions such as New Year’s Day, Eid Al Adha and UAE National Day.
While official dates for many holidays are based on the Islamic calendar and will be revealed closer to the time, some dates and expected dates can already be calculated.
UAE holidays in 2025
The UAE has announced the following holidays for the public and private sector in 2025:
- Gregorian New Year: January 1, 2025
- Eid Al Fitr 2025: Shawwal 1-3
- Arafat Day 2025: Dhu Al Hijjah 9
- Eid Al Adha 2025: Dhu Al Hijjah 10-12
- Islamic New Year 2025: Muharram 1
- Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: Rabi Al Awwal 12
- Eid Al Etihad 2025: December 2-3
According to UAE legislation if Ramadan is a 30-day month it will mean an additional day of holiday at the start of Eid Al Fitr.
The dates above are calculations based on estimated holiday dates, Islamic holidays will be announced in the UAE following confirmations by moon-sighting committees closer to the time.
Local governments may determine other public holidays for government departments and corporations on any occasions related to it or for any other reason.
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