UAE Unveils Official Public Holidays For 2025: Key Dates Revealed
If you're already thinking about next year's holidays, you're not alone. The UAE public holidays for 2025 have been announced, giving everyone a chance to plan ahead.
The UAE cabinet has revealed the dates, ensuring we can start making plans for the upcoming year. In 2025, there will be at least 12 public holidays in the UAE. If Ramadan extends to 30 days like it did in 2024, there will be an additional day off.
UAE Public Holidays 2025
The early announcement was published in the UAE's official gazette after reviewing several federal laws. These laws cover labour relations, human resources, and public holidays in the state. Both private and public sectors in the UAE will observe these holidays.
The resolution on public holidays will take effect from Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Although exact dates depend on moon sightings, we know the occasions we'll have off.
Here are the confirmed dates for UAE public holidays in 2025:
| January 1 | New Year's Day |
| Ramadan 30 | If Ramadan is a 30-day month |
| Shawwal 1 | Eid Al Fitr holiday |
| Shawwal 2 | Eid Al Fitr holiday |
| Shawwal 3 | Eid Al Fitr holiday |
| Dhu Al Hijjah 9 | Arafat Day |
| Dhu Al Hijjah 10-12 | Eid Al Adha holidays |
| Muharram 1 | Islamic New Year |
| Rabi Al Awwal 12 | Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday |
| December 2-3 | UAE National Day holidays |
Predicted Dates for Key Holidays in UAE 2025
The predicted dates for some key holidays are as follows:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | New Year's Day |
| March 31 – April 2, 2025 | Eid Al Fitr |
| May 30, 2025 | Arafat Day |
| May 31 – June 2, 2025 | Eid Al Adha |
| June 27, 2025 | Islamic New Year |
| September 1, 2025 | The Prophet Mohammed's birthday |
| December 1, 2025 | Commemoration Day |
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