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3/24/25, 2:38 PM Dubai Government Human Resources Department announces Eid al-Fitr holiday for 1446 Hijri - Middle East News 247

Dubai Government Human Resources Department

announces Eid al-Fitr holiday for 1446 Hijri

By News Desk 1 20/03/2025

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
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Dubai government 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 the month of
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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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