UAE Public Holidays 2025: Official Calendar Released

Official Announcement

The UAE government has officially announced the public holidays for 2025 through the UAE's official gazette. This announcement follows the implementation of UAE Cabinet Resolution No.27 of 2024, which introduces revised guidelines for public holiday observations.

Key Policy Updates

• A new provision allows public holidays falling on weekends to be moved to either the beginning or end of the week, subject to Cabinet decisions
• This provision excludes Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha celebrations
• The resolution applies to both private and public sectors
• Implementation begins January 1, 2025

UAE Public Holidays 2025 

• January 1:  New Year's Day
• December 2-3: UAE National Day
• March 30: Ramadan 30 (if applicable)

• 1-3 Shawwal (Eid Al Fitr) 
• 9 Dhu Al Hijjah (Arafat Day) 
• 10-12 Dhu Al Hijjah (Eid Al Adha) 
• 1 Muharram (Islamic New Year) 
• 12 Rabi Al Awwal (Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Birthday) 

Predicted Holiday Dates 2025 (Subject to Moon Sighting)

• Eid Al Fitr: March 31 - April 2
• Arafat Day: May 30
• Eid Al Adha: May 31 - June 2
• Islamic New Year: June 27
• Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Birthday: September 1

Administrative Guidelines and Considerations

1. Moon Sighting Protocol

• Islamic holiday dates require official moon sighting confirmation
• Announcements are typically made close to the predicted dates
• Government authorities coordinate the official confirmation process

2. Holiday Overlap Regulations

• Public holidays coinciding with other holidays may not qualify for additional days
• Weekend overlaps are subject to specific governmental guidelines
• Each case is evaluated individually by relevant authorities

3. Local Authority Provisions

• The local government retains the authority to declare additional local holidays
• Such declarations complement the federal holiday schedule
• Local announcements follow established governmental protocols

Implementation and Support

• The resolution ensures standardized holiday observance nationwide
• Organizations are required to align their operations with the official calendar
• Human resource departments should plan accordingly for staffing and operations

Additional Information and Updates

For the most current information about public holidays and official announcements, please refer to the official UAE government channels.

Planning Considerations

Organizations are advised to:

• Incorporate these dates into their 2025 operational calendars
• Develop contingency plans for holiday periods
• Consider staff scheduling requirements well in advance
• Monitor official channels for updates and confirmations

Regular updates and confirmations will be provided through official channels as lunar-based holiday dates approach. This schedule represents the UAE's commitment to balancing traditional observances with modern business requirements while maintaining cultural and religious significance.