The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has issued a circular announcing Eid Al Fitr holidays.
It states that work across all entities, departments and institutions affiliated with Dubai government will be suspended from the Shawwal 1 ,1446 AH until the 3rd Shawwal 3, 1446 AH.
Official work will resume from Shawwal 4 1446 AH said the DGHR.
Dubai Eid Al Fitr 2025 holiday
The circular further stated that if the month of Ramadan is completed within 30 days, then the 30th day of Ramadan will also be added to the Eid Al Fitr holidays.
It means that:
- If the new crescent moon is sighted on the 29th day of Ramadan the holiday begins on the first day of Shawal and run until Shawwal 3. This holiday would correspond to Sunday, March 30 until Tuesday, April 1. Taking into account the typical weekend in the UAE, it would mean a four-day holiday
- If the moon is not sighted, Ramadan will be a day longer and total 30 days. In tis circumstance, Ramadan 30 will also be a holiday as well as the first three days of Shawwal. This would correspond to Monday, March 31 until Wednesday, April 2 being a holiday for the public and private sector
Staff members of various entities, departments and institutions who work on shift basis or those involved in managing public facilities or providing public services are not included in the circular.
To ensure seamless functioning of facilities during this holiday, these entities are responsible for deciding the working hours for the exempt categories in line with their operational needs.
Source : Arabian Business
