When is the Next UAE Public Holiday 2025?

Plan your vacations and book your PTO, these are the confirmed and expected UAE public holiday dates for 2025

by Clarice Awa

List of confirmed UAE public holidays in 2025

Keep these dates for your calendar.

With 2025 just a few more days away, we totally get if you're excited to plan your vacations and paid-time-off early on.

Whether you're hoping to travel for adventures abroad, switching off with a staycation, or plan a get together with loved ones - there's nothing better than a UAE bank holiday for some R&R.

Public holidays in the UAE are unified for both the government workers and private business employees, which is good news for all - this means both sectors can enjoy the same public holiday dates.

Will there be a New Year 2025 public holiday in the UAE?

Yes, Wednesday January 1st, 2025 will be a public holiday.

The lead-up to New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2025 will no doubt be busy, so we recommend leaving work early on Tuesday to skip the expected NYE traffic rush. Work will resume on Thursday, January 2nd.

New Year's Day 2025 public holiday in the UAE

When is Eid Al Fitr 2025 in the UAE?

When is the Eid Al Fitr 2025 public holiday in the UAE?

Following New Year's Day, the next public holiday in the UAE for 2025 will be Eid Al Fitr, expected to take place during the end of March right after Ramadan.

Astronomers estimate that Eid Al Fitr 2025 might start from Monday March 31st until Wednesday April 2nd, 2025. This would mean a long weekend for both the private and public sector in the UAE.

When is Ramadan 2025?

The Holy Month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, charity, and prayer for Muslims around the world, is predicted to begin in late February.

However as it is a Muslim occasion, the actual dates will depend on the lunar cycle. The official dates will be announced closer to the start of Ramadan.

UAE Eid Al Fitr 2025 public holiday news

When is Arafat Day?

Arafat Day falls on the ninth day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. The Eid Al Adha festivities takes place the next day.

In the UAE, Arafat Day will likely occur on Friday May 30th, 2025.

When is Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE?

The Eid Al Adha 2025 festivities is expected to begin on Saturday May 31st, and will run until Monday June 2nd.

As it occurs on a weekend, there is a small chance that UAE residents can enjoy a day off for Eid Al Adha - but this might change depending on the moon sighting.

Will there be a UAE public holiday for Eid Al Adha 2025?

When is Islamic New Year in the UAE 2025?

Hijri, also known as Islamic New Year, is expected to take place on Friday June 27th, 2025.

If this is confirmed, then residents can look forward to a three-day weekend to celebrate the Islamic New Year.

When is Prophet Mohammed's birthday in 2025?

According to astronomers, Prophet Mohammed's (PBUH) birthday might fall on Monday September 1st, 2025.

If it does, then we can expect a day off and a three-day weekend.

When is UAE Commemoration Day 2025?

UAE Commemoration Day, formerly known as UAE Martyrs Day, will take place on Sunday November 30th, 2025. Employees who have work on Sundays can expect a day off.

Every year, the country marks Commemoration Day to honour the Emiratis who bravely sacrificed their lives while serving their country.

Full list of UAE public holidays in 2025

When is the UAE National Day 2025 public holiday?

UAE National Day 2025 will celebrate the country's 54th year of the emirates' federal unification as a country.

The formal nationalisation took place on December 2nd, 1971. The UAE's National Day will be honoured with a public holiday on Tuesday December 2nd and Wednesday December 3rd, 2025.

List of UAE public holidays 2025

Below is a list of confirmed and predicted dates for the UAE's public holidays 2025. The expected dates offer guidance on when it'll likely occur, but it will officially be announced closer to the celebrations.