Islamic New Year 1447 could potentially fall on a Friday late June, giving UAE residents a three-day break but exact dates hinge on the moon sighting
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Qatar has declared National Sports Day 2025 as an official holiday
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Kuwait
Kuwait announces 5-day holiday
Kuwait Cabinet announces extended weekend break and holiday to mark National and Liberation Days 2025
Dubai
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Abu Dhabi
UAE holiday guide; Saudi visa rules; Dubai real estate records; Coldplay in Abu Dhabi – 10 things you missed this week
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Eid Al Adha
UAE holidays 2025: How to get 46 days off with just 17 of annual leave
Book holidays strategically in the UAE and you could double your annual leave allowance
Oman
Oman announces holiday for public and private sector; 3-day weekend confirmed
Oman announces public holiday to mark Sultan’s Accession Day 2025
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Dubai announces holiday for January 1, 2025
The Dubai Government has announced a holiday to start the new year
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UAE announces private sector holiday
UAE confirms paid holiday for public and private sectors
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UAE announces public sector holiday for January 1
UAE declares public sector holiday for New Year
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UAE lottery guide; 2025 holiday planner; Riyadh Metro open; Dubai real estate off-plan sales – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holidays in 2025, national lottery essential information, the Riyadh Metro starts operations, Dubai real estate latest and more
Eid Al Adha
UAE Holidays 2025: Mark these dates in your calendar now
Expected dates for UAE public holidays in 2025
Oman
Oman announces public and private sector holiday with 4-day weekend
Oman declares two-day holiday to celebrate its 54th National Day