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DGHR announces public holiday for Prophet

Muhammad’s Birthday on Friday, September 5,

2025

August 28, 2025

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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.

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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

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