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News Brief

DGHR announces public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s

Birthday on Friday, September 5, 2025

Dubai, August 28, 2025: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department
(DGHR) issued a circular announcing that all government entities, departments, and

institutions will observe a holiday on Friday, 13th Rabi Al Awwal 1447 AH,
corresponding to September 5, 2025, in commemoration of the birthday of Prophet

Muhammad. The Department also stated that official duties will resume on Monday,
September 8, 2025.

The Department emphasised that this holiday is in line with the Dubai Government’s
guidelines on religious and national observances. The holiday aims to enable

employees to observe this blessed occasion with their families, fostering a spirit of
unity and tolerance.

DGHR clarified that the circular does not apply to institutions and departments that

operate on shift schedules, provide essential public services, or oversee critical

facilities. These organisations will set the work schedules of their employees based on
operational needs to ensure uninterrupted delivery of public services during the

holiday.

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department extends its sincere greetings

and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of
the UAE; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President,

Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; their Highnesses, members of the
Federal Supreme Council; the rulers of the UAE; and all citizens and residents of the

country. May Allah the Almighty bless the Islamic nation with prosperity and continued
blessings on this auspicious occasion.

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