When is the next public holiday in the UAE? Here's what’s left in 2025

UAE residents have three more public holidays to look forward to before the end of 2025. According to UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024, the country observes 12 official public holidays each year for both public and private sectors, covering key religious and national occasions. These upcoming breaks offer a chance to celebrate important cultural and historical milestones.

The dates listed below are provisional, with the UAE government announcing official confirmation closer to each occasion:

Islamic New Year – Friday, June 27 (one day holiday)
A one-day holiday will be given on the first day of Muharram to mark the Islamic New Year.

For holidays linked to Islamic Hijri dates, the UAE moon-sighting committee will convene to observe the crescent moon marking the start of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar.

Prophet Muhammad’s [PBUH] Birthday - Friday, 5 September (one day holiday)
The Prophet’s birthday falls on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal. The exact date will be confirmed following the announcement by the moon-sighting committee.

UAE National Day - Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3 December (two-day holiday)
The year will end with a mid-week holiday to celebrate UAE National Day on 2 and 3 December.

As per Article No. 2 of the Cabinet resolution, official holidays except for Eid holidays, may be moved to the beginning or end of the week by Cabinet decision.

Article No. 3 states that if a public holiday falls on a weekend or coincides with another public holiday, it will not be carried forward.

In addition, Article No. 4 allows local governments to approve other official holidays not listed in the resolution for their departments or institutions on special occasions or for other reasons.