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August 31, 2025

UAE Confirms Three-Day

Weekend in September

Residents across the UAE can look forward to an extended break next week, as the country
prepares for a three-day weekend in observance of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH). The
holiday will fall on Friday September 5, giving both public- and private-sector employees a long
weekend when combined with Saturday and Sunday.

The decision was confirmed through official announcements by the Ministry of Human Resources
and Emiratisation, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, and the Dubai
Government Human Resources Department, ensuring the day off applies across all entities and
institutions.
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday is marked annually on the 12th day of Rabi’ Al-Awwal, the third
month of the Islamic calendar. This year, the crescent moon was sighted on Sunday August 24,
establishing Monday August 25 as the first day of the new Hijri month and fixing the public holiday
date.
The observance is one of four UAE public holidays tied to the Islamic lunar calendar, alongside
Islamic New Year, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. Because the lunar year is about 10 to 12 days shorter
than the Gregorian year, these holidays shift earlier each year.
For now, what matters most for residents is the upcoming pause – a welcome three days to rest,
travel or spend time with family before the busy final stretch of the year.

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