What's after Eid? UAE's next official holidays and remaining breaks in 2025
Three official public holidays remain in the UAE for 2025 after the Eid break/ Photo: pixabay
With the Eid Al Adha break, a four-day weekend from Thursday to Sunday, now over, residents across the UAE have returned to work. While the festive break is behind them, many are wondering when the next public holiday will fall.
According to UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024, issued in May, there are 12 official public holidays each year for both the public and private sectors. These include fixed national holidays as well as Islamic occasions, the exact dates of which depend on moon sightings.
So far, several holidays have already been observed in 2025, including New Year's Day, Eid Al Fitr, and Eid Al Adha. However, three official public holidays still remain in the calendar for the rest of the year, and while exact dates for some are provisional, they give residents something to look forward to.
What's coming up?
The UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024, issued in May, confirms that there are 12 official public holidays each year for both the public and private sectors. While no holidays are immediately upcoming, these three major public holidays are expected later in 2025:
Islamic New Year: Thursday, 26 June (one-day holiday)
The first day of Muharram will be observed as a public holiday to mark the Islamic New Year.
Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Birthday: Friday, 5 September (one-day holiday)
This holiday falls on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal. The exact date will be officially confirmed after the moon-sighting committee announces it.
UAE National Day
: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3 December (two-day holiday)
The year will end with a mid-week celebration of the UAE National Day on these two consecutive days.
Important Rules to Note
According to the Cabinet resolution:
Official holidays (except Eid holidays) can be moved to the start or end of the week by a Cabinet decision (Article No. 2).
If a public holiday falls on a weekend or overlaps with another holiday, it will not be carried forward to another day (Article No. 3).
Local governments have the authority to approve additional official holidays for their departments or institutions on special occasions (Article No. 4).
As residents and workers look ahead, it's good to keep these dates in mind, while awaiting official confirmation closer to each occasion.
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