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9/3/25, 8:53 AM DGHR announces public holiday for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday on Friday, September 5, 2025

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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