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Dubai Hijri New Year Public Holiday: June 27
Dubai has officially declared Friday, June 27, 2025 a public holiday for the Hijri New Year 1447 AH. Government employees get a three-day long weekend (Fri–Sun), with normal work resuming Monday, June 30. Shift-based workers in essential services are exempt.
18 Jun 2025
Dubai Government Declares January 1 an Official Holiday
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department has officially declared January 1, 2025, a public holiday for all Dubai government departments. Normal operations resume Thursday, January 2. Essential services on shift systems remain staffed throughout.
28 Dec 2024
Dubai Launches 4-Day Work Week for Government Staff This Summer
Dubai is piloting a four-day work week for government employees this summer. The "Our Summer is Flexible" initiative runs from August 12 to September 30, 2024, covering 15 government entities with reduced daily hours and Fridays off.
8 Aug 2024