Knowing the public holidays UAE has is essential when planning out your year. Some of these holidays have fixed dates. However, others may differ from the previous year, according to many factors, such as the sighting of the moon or because they are based on the Hijri calendar. Overall, this guide will walk you through the UAE public holidays 2025 in detail.
- New Year Day
- Eid Al Fitr
- Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha
- Hijri New Year
- Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday
- UAE National Day
- School Breaks
- FAQ
All the Public Holidays UAE Has for 2025
Before we dive into these public holidays, we should note that the public holidays UAE 2025 had are similar to 2024. Only Islamic holidays differ because they are based on moon sightings. Other than that, the rest remain on the same dates. Also, these are public and private sector holidays in UAE – which means everyone gets the day off!
New Year’s Day – 1 January 2025
One of the first upcoming public holidays in UAE is the one marking the new year. On January 1, 2025, everyone gets the day off. This year, this day falls on a Monday. Which means you will get to enjoy a 3-day weekend. This means you can plan something big for this long weekend, such as visiting Dubai Parks and Resorts or exploring Global Village.
Eid Al Fitr – 30 March 2025
This 4-day holiday celebrates the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which would fall on Sunday, the 30th of March 2025. According to the Hijri Calendar, the Eid would be from 29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal, 1446 Hijri.
However, The UAE government has announced that the UAE Eid holiday in 2025 will be observed from March 30th to April 1st for both the private and government sectors, depending on the moonsighting. If the moon is not sighted on the 29th of Ramadan, the public holiday will be from March 31st to April 2nd, resulting in a 5-day long weekend.
This would be a great chance to get the family together and visit some of the theme parks in the UAE, such as Ferrari World as well as Warner Brothers World.
Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha – 6 June 2025
Another Islamic holiday in 2025 is the one marking the end of the Islamic pilgrimage (Hajj) season, where millions of Muslims across the globe head to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform Hajj. In addition, this holiday falls on the 6th of June, 2025 – a Friday. Also, according to the Hijri Calendar, this holiday would take place from the 9th to the 12th of Dhu al Hijjah 1446 as it is a 4-day holiday too.
Hijri New Year – 27 June 2025
Furthermore, on this day, the UAE celebrates the Islamic New Year. This holiday is upon 1 Muharram 1446 AH, which is a Sunday, the 7th of July. In addition, Some jobs may require working on public holidays in UAE – which is planned with your employer.
Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday – 19 September 2025
The Prophet Mohammed’s – peace be upon him – Birthday is on the 12th of Rabi’ Awwal 1446 AH. This falls on a Sunday, which is the 19th of September. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources also announced that Federal Government employees are to take this day off.
UAE National Day Public Holiday – 2 and 3 December 2025
UAE National Day celebrations are held across all the emirates. For residents and visitors to enjoy this day, a 2-day public holiday was made for all. Furthermore, there are many things to do on UAE National Day. Such as catching the magical fireworks shows and displays held in various places across the Emirates.
School Breaks
On the other hand, knowing when your kids take time off school is important. See the school break breakdown below, especially if you plan to go on a vacation abroad.
FAQ
The United Arab Emirates widely celebrates Labour Day, which is the first of May. Many governmental authorities hold events to show appreciation to their employees. However, it is not a holiday.
No, it is not. However, many celebrations are held across the United Arab Emirates celebrating this day.
The number of days off for Eid Al Fitr 2025 depends on the length of Ramadan. If Ramadan lasts 29 days, the Eid break is expected to be from Sunday, March 30 to Tuesday, April 1, 2025. However, if Ramadan completes 30 days, then the holiday is likely to extend from Monday, March 31 to Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Official confirmation will be based on moon sighting closer to the date.
In 2025, UAE residents can look forward to eight public holidays. This is a great opportunity to plan for those well-deserved breaks, whether it’s a short getaway or quality time with family and friends.
For the academic year 2024-2025, UAE schools will have their summer break starting from 4th July 2025 to late August 2025. This extended break gives students and educators a well-deserved rest and time to recharge before the new academic year begins
To sum up, the public holidays in UAE vary across the year. Usually, they are on fixed dates. Unless they are Islamic holidays, as they are based on moon sightings. Also, there are many things to do during these holidays, as some fall on a Monday, which means enjoying a long weekend. In addition, make sure to explore Property Finder’s blog for more guides. Such as the top free things to do in Dubai and more.
