UAE residents and citizens have one more public holiday before the end of the year, get ready to mark your calendars
UAE holidays 2025
Latest in UAE holidays 2025
Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR)
UAE announces private sector holiday, 3-day weekend
The UAE has announced holidays for the public and private sectors next week
Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR)
UAE announces holiday for public sector
The authorities announced a holiday for federal government workers for Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday on September 5
UAE Holidays
When is the next 2025 UAE holiday?
UAE public holiday expected in September and December, mark your calendars now
Abu Dhabi
UAE petrol prices to change; Dubai real estate hotspots; Millionaire investment tips; Leave guide and 2026 holiday dates – 10 things you missed this week
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annual leave
UAE Leave Guide 2025: Every type of holiday you’re entitled to explained
From annual leave and public holidays to study breaks and maternity allowances, find out more about the time off every UAE worker is entitled to
UAE holidays 2025
UAE flight suspension updates; 4-day work week in Dubai; Public holiday dates announced; New Saudi dining rules, Piers Morgan interview – 10 things you missed this week
Flight suspensions, a new 4-day work week in Dubai, Saudi Arabia’s dining rule changes, Hijri New Year holidays, and major real estate moves — here are 10 big UAE and Gulf news stories you may have missed this week
Hijri New Year
UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for private sector
The UAE has announced holidays for public and private sector in June
Hijri New Year
UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for public sector
UAE announces three-day weekend for public sector to mark Hijri New Year holiday
Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport
UAE holiday dates; Dubai Metro Blue Line guide; Al Maktoum International Airport real estate boost – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holiday dates, Dubai Metro Blue Line guide, Al Maktoum International Airport sparks real estate boom, Ajman and Abu Dhabi real estate laws
long weekend
UAE holidays 2025: When is the next long weekend? Expected dates revealed
UAE residents can expect official announcements regarding specific dates as the year progresses
Islamic New Year
UAE holidays 2025: Will residents get a long weekend ahead of Islamic New Year?
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
Abu Dhabi real estate
Eid Al Fitr in the UAE; Visa-free travel ideas; Dubai villa sales surge; Sheikh Mohammed reveals $65bn investment plan – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid Al Fitr dates and travel ideas. Dubai real estate analysis, Saudi sick leave warning and more top news stories this week
Eid
UAE Eid Al Fitr 2025 expected dates and how to maximise time off
Eid Al Fitr 2025 is coming soon in the UAE, here’s how to make the most of your time off
Abu Dhabi
UAE holiday guide; Saudi visa rules; Dubai real estate records; Coldplay in Abu Dhabi – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holiday planning, Saudi visa rule updates, Dubai real estate records, Coldplay in Abu Dhabi and more top news stories this week
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
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)
UAE announces private sector holiday
UAE confirms paid holiday for public and private sectors