UAE Public Holiday Calendar 2025 Announced: Plan Your Vacations Now
The UAE government has released the highly anticipated public holiday calendar for 2025, giving both private and public sector employees ample time to plan their year and enjoy long weekends. The calendar provides tentative dates for Islamic holidays, such as Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha, which will be officially confirmed closer to the moon sighting.
Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar for 2025:
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January 1:
New Year’s Day*
Ramadan 29/30-Shawaal 3:
Eid Al-Fitr (tentative dates based on Islamic calendar)*
Dhu Al Hijjah 9:
Arafat Day*
Dhu Al Hijjah 10-12:
Eid Al Adha (tentative dates based on Islamic calendar)*
Muharram 1:
Islamic New Year*
Rabi Al Awwal 12:
Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday (exact date to be confirmed closer to the occasion)*
December 2-3:
UAE National Day (formerly celebrated on November 30)*
December 3:
Commemoration DayThe UAE Gazette emphasizes that the cabinet retains the authority to adjust public holidays to the beginning or end of the week, with the exception of Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Furthermore, local governments have the discretion to approve additional public holidays for their departments and institutions on special occasions or for other reasons.
With these dates in mind, UAE residents and businesses can start planning their vacations and long weekends well in advance. The government’s timely release of the 2025 public holiday calendar allows for ample preparation and coordination, ensuring that everyone can make the most of their time off.
