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News Brief

Dubai Government Human Resources Department announces
Eid al-Fitr holiday for 1446 Hijri

Dubai, UAE, March 20, 2025: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department
(DGHR) issued a circular announcing Eid al-Fitr holidays for 1446 Hijri, which states that
work across all entities, departments and institutions affiliated with Dubai government
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will be suspended from the 1 of Shawwal 1446 AH until the 3 of Shawwal 1446 AH.
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Official work will resume from 4 of Shawwal 1446 AH. The circular further stated that if
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the month of Ramadan is completed within 30 days, then the 30 day of Ramadan will
also be added to the Eid al-Fitr holidays.

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.

In light of this auspicious occasion, DGHR extends its heartfelt congratulations and best
wishes to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and
Ruler of Abu Dhabi; his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; as well as
to their brothers, their Highnesses the members of the Supreme Council and the Rulers

of the Emirates, and to the people of the UAE and all its residents.

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