Whether you are an employee or an employer, being fully aware of upcoming public holidays in UAE will help you make the most of these announcements in advance. In this article, we will help you Plan your family time and Capitalize on your business.
List of Public Holidays in UAE 2025
Let’s have a look at tentative public holidays in the UAE for 2025, in line with Islamic and Gregorian calendars:
| Holiday | Expected Date(s) | Duration |
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | 1 day |
| Eid Al-Fitr | March 30 – April 2* | 4 days |
| Arafat Day | June 5 | 1 day |
| Eid Al – Adha | June 6 – June 8 | 3 days |
| Islamic New Year | June 26 or June 27 | 1 day |
| Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | September 5 | 1 day |
| Commemoration Day | December 1 | 1 day |
| UAE National Day | December 2 – December 3 | 2 days |
*Note: Islamic dates are subject to moon sightings and may vary.
New Law on Public Holiday UAE 2025
In 2025, UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) has announced the new law pertaining to UAE public holidays that any holiday that may falls on weekend will be rescheduled to weekdays, this unprecedented step is taken to enable employees to avail the comprehensive benefits of UAE public holidays.
Plan Smartly Around Public Holidays UAE
Taking full advantage of long weekends in UAE will give you unparalleled benefits.
Here are a few planning tips:
- Book the trips early and avail multiple promotions
- Apply your annual leave / vacation leave smartly to extend on holiday periods.
- Run holiday friendly marketing campaigns to attract potential market share.
- Stay up to date on public holiday announcements in UAE through our official news.
Whether you are a UAE resident, tourist,visitor or entrepreneur, a track of public holidays in UAE is essential. With smart planning and digital strategies, you can turn these dates into moments of celebration—and opportunity.
